“Dorothy, I can’t sleep. Will you stay with me in my room tonight? Let's have a little chat and some snacks on the balcony,” She said, her eyes twinkling.
Despite feeling tired, I didn’t hesitate to agree. Serena had that kind of charm. When we got to her room, I immediately noticed the snack table she had set up for us. It was filled with all my favorite treats—strawberries, pretzels, candies, chocolates, a small vanilla cake, and a bottle of fresh milk. She’d done this a few times before, and I knew exactly what she wanted to talk about—the Alpha.
As we both sat down on the balcony, I gazed up at the dark, starry night, feeling the cool breeze brush against my skin. There was something so peaceful about being out here, with the quiet of the evening and the soft hum of the night. It only took a few moments before Serena started talking about Alpha Evan again, reliving the moment we saw him earlier at the town square. Her cheeks were still flushed, a telltale sign of just how deeply she admired him. I listened quietly, nibbling on the snacks she had prepared, letting her words fill the air.
Serena had been only fifteen when she first laid eyes on Alpha Evan, during his official Alpha ceremony. Even then, she had fallen for him instantly. I thought her crush would fade over time, but as the years passed, her admiration only deepened. Despite her parents’ insistence that she should wait for her destined mate, Serena’s feelings for Alpha Evan never wavered. It became a secret she shared only with me, a bond that had brought us closer together over the years.
“Do you think there’s a chance Alpha Evan could ever like me?” She asked, her eyes sparkling with hope.
I smiled and nodded. “Of course he would, Serena. Who wouldn’t fall for you?” Then, with a teasing tone, I added, “But I’m curious—what would you do if you were mated to someone else in our pack? You know, someone high-ranking but not Alpha Evan?”
Her expression faltered for a moment as she considered the question. “I think… I’d reject the wolf. With my family’s influence, I’d do everything in my power to make sure I was mated with Alpha Evan,” She said, her voice soft but firm.
Her answer caught me off guard, the seriousness in her tone heavy in the air. But then, as if sensing the weight of her words, she laughed lightly. “I’m kidding! I wouldn’t really do that. Let’s not even think about it!”