Chapter 9. I’ll Be Waiting

EVERLY

Kaelan didn’t come to check on me that night but I thought nothing of it. I was used to being alone. My sleep was restless throughout the night but I woke up to a beautiful morning.

Morning dew settled on the petals, and a gentle breeze stirred the trees as I moved around the garden. The estate was quiet and very peaceful, but I didn’t feel peaceful in my heart.

A soft tap on my shoulder startled me. “Everly,” he called, his voice still raspy with sleep.

I turned to see Kaelan. He looked just as handsome in the early light as he did in the dark. His eyes softened when they rested on me.

“Good morning, beautiful,” he said, his voice low and sexy as it echoed in my head.

“Morning, Alpha,” I replied with a warm smile, trying to calm my racing heart. How was it that just his gaze made my heart race?

“Did you sleep well?” he asked as his eyes swept over me as if he was searching for any sign of discomfort. I nodded, and his shoulders relax