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?"

with a wolfish grin. There's a new shifter romance show that

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

comfortable. You'd be surprised. From

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

now. She gives me a pointed look. After everything we've

amusement, I join her on the couch, tucking my feet beneath me. "Alright, alright.

Mates"

what kind of steamy shifter romance

screen. This show is going to make you wish you

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

A fated mate doesn't count when they're too stupid

Trust Selene

sharp knock echoes through the apartment, causing us both to turn our heads toward the sound. Frowning, I rise from the couch and make my way to the door, curiosity

surprised to find Ivy standing on the

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

over me, assessing my appearance with a critical eye, unimpressed by my pajamas. An impatient expression

invite me in, or shall we conduct our business

I hurry to step

past me, Selene lets out a snort from her spot on the couch, drawing Ivy's attention. Surprise flickers

that dog?" Ivy asks, her

just a stray who showed up one day. Ran

against the cushion, almost as if she's agreeing

lips purse as she studies Selene, who simply stares back at her, unfazed.

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