Chapter 24. Confinement and Release

Astrid

The next morning, I forced myself to Magnus’s room. The awkward moment from the previous day lingered in my mind. His touch had been gentle, almost romantic, making my heart race in ways I didn’t want to admit.

But I had to thank him for bringing Anel to me and discuss my indoor confinement with him. I was tired of being trapped inside.

I walked to his room and on getting there.

I saw only one guard stationed there which was unusual as they were always two guarding his room. He greeted me and as I was about to knock he interrupted me.

“My lady, the alpha is not in his room I guess he would be at his study. He left not long ago”

“Alright,” I said to him as I turned and headed to the study.

As I approached the door, I took a deep breath, knocking softly. “Come in,” his deep voice called from the other side.

I stepped inside, finding Magnus sitting at his desk, papers spread out in front of him. His hair was damp,