ASHANTI'S POV.

My eyes flicker open and I expect the sight of a sunlit bedroom to come into view, but I'm shocked to see a dimly lit bedroom with its window curtains drawn shut. It's nightfall already and that means I've been napping for a very long time.

Touring around the entire pack Tessa today left me stupid tired and I fell on the bed the moment I got home. I'm still in the outfit I was wearing when I got back.

My eyes daintily roam about every corner of the bedroom and I stop when something crosses my mind.

Alpha Reagan.

It's nightfall. He should be at home...

My thoughts are interrupted by the sound of footsteps coming from the closet room and soon, his masculine frame comes into view at the door. My lips curve into a smile that spreads to every corner of my face. My heart starts somersaulting in my chest.

He's here.

My man is here.

"Hey baby." His feathery voice tingles on my skin like phantom caresses and I'm smiling like an idiot by the time he gets to the bed and perches by my side.

far from feathery. It's croaked and sleepy and surely leaves bruises on his skin, but he doesn't seem to mind. He leans closer and joins our lips in a brief passionate kiss that leaves me

smells like soap and mint

He just showered.

I'm blushing from head to toe and I don't know

"You're awake."

"Has it been long since you came

head from side to side and curving

you

on, you weren't probably tucked into bed. You were going to fall on the floor the moment you rolled just a little. I figured you were tired so I took off your shoes, tucked you in properly and let you enjoy your beauty sleep. It

mouth hangs open in a silent

I say in a gruff voice." He starts

sound offended?" He's chuckling even harder as he asks that question. I'm staring daggers at his face as I heave myself to

not cool to watch someone

I can't get upset because I'm happy

it." I peel off the comforter from my body and step down from the bed. "I'm sure Delta Kyle told

in his tracks

found his

to be Tessa, your friend. I have

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