Episode 15

Leona

Having finished nursing Sophia, I returned to the bedroom, only to find that the Alpha was not there, which was somewhat of a relief as it spared me from his petty squabbles over power struggles. I quickly got ready and was just leaving the room when I overheard a whispered conversation. I couldn't move on, so I stopped to listen.

"Are these herbs that you gathered for those experiments you're doing in the bathroom?"

"Yes, they are. I'm testing some potions I found in the grimoires from Leona's house."

The sound began to fade away, and I remained leaning against the door until I heard their bedroom door close. I need to begin reviewing the materials we've collected from the house and the properties in my name. Things have been unfolding so quickly that I haven't had a chance to check anything, and now this. Jade didn’t even mention the grimoires before she started using them.

Am I overreacting in thinking that she should've consulted with me first before using what's in them? What exactly are these potions? I need to look into this, but it’s challenging. Finally, I step out of the room for breakfast and run into the couple, Caio and Jessica.

"Good morning, sorry about yesterday, I was famished and exhausted."

"No problem, good morning. Are you feeling better now?" Caio asked.

"Yes, I'm quite alright now. Slept like a rock."

He smiled, but his partner seemed displeased, giving me a look. I ignored her, having experienced enough of those looks from humans to be concerned about such trivialities. While eating, I inquired about the Pack, the people, and the house, learning that all my possessions had been moved into a ground floor room.

I was organizing the boxes in this room when Condor walked in.

"You could have waited for me to help you," he said before even greeting me.

"Good morning to you too."

He approached me so fast, catching me off guard, and wrapped one arm around my waist. With his other hand, he grasped my nape and pulled me closer, kissing me deeply.…