Chapter 19

SHADOW

“How did you get in here? I remember locking the door.” I just went to the bathroom to brush my teeth. When I came back, Califf was already in my room or what they called the mate’s chamber.

He pointed at the closet before he took off his shirt.

“Wait. Wait.” I raised my hand. As much as it was tempting to see him shirtless. It could wait. A little longer. “Let’s set some ground rules here, Alpha.”

He sighed audibly. “Another rule? I think I’ve had enough dos and don’ts from you. I’m sleeping beside you tonight.” He crawled into bed, taking all the space in the center. I had no choice but to sleep next to him, or I would end up falling to the floor.

“What’s wrong with your bed? Does it have bed bugs? Or does it smell hers?”

He yawned or faked it. “My wolf needs you.”

I propped my hands on my hips. “You should try new excuses. That wolf needs me is getting old.”

“Just come to bed. I promise I won’t bite.” He smirked. “Unless you