"I like it here. It’s different. The people, the pack... You," I shyly admitted, feeling my cheeks heat.
"And I like having you here."
He brushed a strand of hair behind my ear. The touch was gentle, but my heart ached with longing. I longed for this moment with Alpha Kade, and I couldn't believe it was happening now. We sat there in silence and listened to the river until the sun started descending.
"Come on. Let me walk you back to your quarters to rest."
When we reached my quarters, he stopped by my door.
"Lysa, I would like you to stay a little longer. Not just as a healer but... as someone I want to get to know better."
My heart clenched, and for a moment, I didn’t know what to say. I remembered how I was a mate to Alpha Kade, and he just replaced me. I didn't know if I could believe that this was something different.
"I'm... I'm not sure what you mean by that?" I asked, trying to sound confused although I understood what he meant.
Alpha Elias only smiled. I thought he was somehow shy or afraid to speak what he really wanted to mean.
"I think you know what I mean, Lysa. I am really interested to know you better."
"I don’t know if I’m ready," I whispered.