It was late in the afternoon when Theo sensed Mina’s increasing restlessness through their mate bond. The uneasiness crawling beneath his skin wasn’t his own—it was hers. Something was bothering her, and it made his wolf stir impatiently inside him.
Without hesitation, Theo gave direct instructions to Miko to inform the kitchen that his dinner was to be prepared immediately—and that it must be brought to him by the same maid who served him the night before.
His sudden request threw the kitchen maids into a frenzy as they hurried to prepare the meal that was rather early for the day. No one dared question why the Alpha suddenly wanted his dinner now, or why he specifically wanted her—but everyone whispered in nervous tones the moment Miko left.
At that same moment, Samantha walked into t
