What happened earlier.
When Alpha Denzel left the Luna's chamber, he rushed to Alessia's room to fill her in, but she was already fast asleep.
The maids were still cleaning his room, so he couldn't go there. Somehow, he also didn't feel like being alone, so he lay on his back beside Alessia, his gaze fixed on the chandelier above. Every room in the pack house had a unique chandelier, but the most beautiful one was in the Luna's chamber.
He missed lying beside Valerie, even if it was just to have a talk with her, but he didn't have the courage to go back to her. She was too pure, and he felt like his darkness was closing in on her. He was supposed to protect and love her, but all he ever did was hurt her.
A strange presence intruded, waking Alessia from her sleep, though his movements were gentle.
"Denzel, what are you doing here?" Her voice sounded hoarse from being awakened by his presence.
