Chapter 49 Ava: Selene's Secret Vice

Selene's presence helped me sleep like the dead. Waking in the morning in a room outside of the hospital is nicer than I want to admit to Clayton, after trying to refuse this apartment.

Stretching languidly, I take a moment to bask in the luxury of the king-sized bed, reveling in the silky sheets caressing my skin. A contented sigh escapes my lips as I roll onto my side, only to find myself face-to-face with Selene's piercing blue gaze.

"Morning," I murmur, reaching out to scratch behind her ears.

Morning, pup. Her tail thumps against the mattress in greeting. Sleep well?

"Like a rock." I glance around the lavish bedroom, my eyes lingering on the plush armchairs positioned near the floor-to-ceiling windows. "It's going to take some getting used to, living in a place like this."

You deserve nice things, Ava. Selene nuzzles my hand. Although, I must admit, I miss the simplicity of your old apartment.

Is it possible to feel nostalgia after only a week away? Because I do.

"Me too. We won't be able to go back for a little while, right?"

Selene's ears flatten against her head. Not until the alpha sends you home.

Pushing aside the melancholy, I swing my legs over the edge of the bed and stretch again, relishing the freedom of movement. No sore back or hips, and no tense neck after sleeping on near-flat pillows. "So, what's on the agenda for today?"

Selene hops off the bed and trots toward the door. Well, you don't have a job to go to anymore, so I suppose you could be a couch potato for once.

I can't help but laugh at the mental image. "A couch potato? Really?"

wolfish grin. There's a new shifter romance

eyebrow, I follow her out of the bedroom and into the spacious living area. "A shifter romance show? Somehow, I doubt it'll be an accurate representation of

onto the plush sofa, making herself comfortable. You'd be surprised. From what I've heard, it's quite

cheeks at her suggestive tone. "Steamy, huh? I'm not sure I

gives me a pointed look. After everything

couch, tucking my feet beneath me. "Alright, alright. Let's see what all the fuss

life, and the opening credits of "Fated Mates" fill the screen. Selene's tail thumps excitedly against the cushions, and I can't help but chuckle

see what kind of

glued to the screen. This show is going to make you wish you had a

eyes. "I have one. He didn't want me. I don't think our love affair is meant for

when they're too

Trust Selene to put things

to turn our heads toward the sound. Frowning, I rise from

open, I'm surprised to find Ivy standing on the other

so I just say, "Hello," and stand there

unimpressed by my pajamas. An impatient expression crosses her features as she arches a perfectly

invite me in, or shall we conduct our business in

step aside, gesturing for her to enter. "Of

Ivy brushes past me, Selene lets out a snort from her spot on the couch, drawing Ivy's attention. Surprise flickers across her face when the husky doesn't back down

did you get that dog?" Ivy

a knowing look. "She's just a stray who showed up one day. Ran away from

the cushion, almost as if she's agreeing with my explanation. Ivy, however, doesn't seem entirely

stares back at her, unfazed. "Well, I

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