wooden door before her. When she opened the door, her eyes b

med under the glow of a massive chandelier. The walls were adorned with tapestries depicting b

wline, and piercing blue eyes that seemed to see straight through her-commanded attention. He wore a dark tunic embroidered with silver thread, i

of moonlight. Her expression was calm, but her watchful gaze followed Nina's every

le slightly as she manage

and commanding, yet not unkind. "I've heard so mu

able. As she approached, the alpha gestured to the seat next

ession of maids entered, each carrying trays laden with food. The aromas hit Nina immediately

stening skin garnished with sprigs of herbs and slices of citrus. Plates of fresh berries, honey-glazed pastries, roasted

said, his piercing gaze fixed on her. "T

knife slicing through the tender meat with ease. She placed a small piece in her mouth, th

e said softly, looki

laced his goblet down carefully and leaned back in his chair, his e

ent before nodding.

he asked, his tone casual, though

uncomfortably in her seat. "Just...

ha remarked, his lips cu

e was from. Her heart raced as unease crept over her. How did he know?

mered, her mind scr

d, raising an eyebrow. "Why? Did yo

eel her hands trembling slightly. "I ju

fore continuing. "Tell me, Ms. Nina,

ught her off gu

Have you encountered any before? Or

na said carefully. "You know, the myt

ose myths?" the alpha ask

really. At least, n

to read her thoughts. Before he could ask another question, one of the guards

tly before standing. "I'm sorry, Ms. Nina, but we'

ode out of the room, the gua

ite gone. Without a word, she turned and walk

ted at first, but there was concern beneath it. "You know breakfast is

I was from earth?" Nina asked

nd through his silver hair. "I

tensed. "You to

id, his voice soft. "You're staying with us,

e rising slightly, but not in anger-more in disbelief. "You d

ay? I didn't mean to upset you. I just thought..." He trailed off, se

t a human stuck in a world I don't understand, surrounded by people who-

softened furthe

't want me here,"

here and I'm sure Astra and my dad are too. It's jus

his was a mistake. I shouldn't have stayed this lo

sed I'd help you find a way back, and I still plan t

per. "Your father... he knows more about me than he should. What if he decides I

dating, but he's not going to hurt you. And neither will anyone e

sig

. "I know this place is overwhelming, and I know you miss your grandmother

ched them, his face pale

urgency and frown

lpha," the