Alpha Asher hadn’t formally invited me to join him for dinner, yet as we both immersed ourselves in our tasks, the cook generously brought in steaming plates of food, a welcome distraction from our work. The aroma of the hot meals filled the office, reminding me of the bustling dining room where the Alpha family usually gathered. I couldn’t help but feel a wave of gratitude wash over me for this unexpected gesture.
Noah had just returned and was settled comfortably on the couch, intently focused on setting up our new phones while the two of us continued to work. As I began to dig into dinner, I savored each bite, appreciating the delicious flavors that contrasted with the intensity of our earlier efforts.
He had sent a message to my mother, informing her that I wouldn’t make it home for
