Chapter 90. Favorite Pastime

Nicolas's POV

The soft kiss of the early morning sun on my cheek woke me up.

"Urgh," I moaned, feeling my back hurt. I must have fallen asleep during the early morning of the night, lying my head on top of the bed.

I blinked a couple of times against the bright light, rubbing the spit from my mouth as I tried to get my eyes focused.

"Morning, Alpha," Ronan said, his lips twisted in a mocking smile. "Did you sleep well?"

"As well as any other," I lied, compressing a yawn as I shifted my attention to where Zara was lying.

I quickly furrowed my brows—she was not there.

Did he manage to take her while I was sleeping?

I jump to my feet, adrenaline pumping through my veins.

"Slow down, Alpha," Ronan said, his hands in a defensive motion. "Luna is in the bathroom. She didn't want to wake you."

Zara wasn't taken?

I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding and sank back into the chair.

"How is she fe