Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

Chapter 270

I walk out of the bathroom and head toward the bedroom. Despite spending most

of the day in bed, I still feel so tired-like my bones are weighed down with something I can't shake.

The moment we'd returned to the pack house, Aspen had immediately abandoned me in favor of her new friends, and Alec had been swept away by pack duties. He'd been missing in action for three days, and even though Jason and Micah had been holding things together, there were still matters only the Alpha could handle.

He left right after promising he'd check in on me later, and I'd barely made it to my bedroom before crawling under the covers for a nap.

I didn't do much after that. I just... existed. Let myself rest. My body's still recovering from the moon heat, and I needed every ounce of stillness to feel like myself again—at least physically-before I could continue with my training.

Now, with a towel wrapped around my body, I step into the bedroom and find Aspen curled up, fast asleep. Today had been one of those rare days where we shared a meal in bed, just the two of us. She'd spent the entire time chattering nonstop, filling every quiet space with tales from the past three days and the friends she'd made in the pack.

I didn't mind one bit. I'd missed her. Missed her tiny voice, her energy, and her warmth. I could never be annoyed with her-not when I'd gone three days without holding her.

I quickly change into my pajamas and slide into bed, gently pulling her into my arms. She doesn't stir. Her mouth is slightly open, a tiny snore escaping in a steady rhythm. It's the sweetest sound I've heard all day.

doesn't. Not because I'd spent the entire day resting-no, it's Raven. Or rather, what she

spiraling. She'd said she might have found a

nature, so you can imagine what that's doing to me. The not knowing. The

How does it work? Is

I hate not having them. I

issue about Kaden, Xena

out is bad enough. He was locked away by a goddess; that tells me everything I need to know about him. But my question is,

more questions, all unanswered. I force myself

focus on tomorrow. I'll talk

when

know who

call softly,

a brief pause, then the door creaks open and Alec steps inside. His scent kits my senses and his presence fills the entire room. His