Maya rested her head against the soft velvet pillow, her body surrendering to the warmth of the sheets.
Her breath softened, heartbeat slowed, and for the first time in days, she felt safe. But even sleep wasn't kind. The darkness in her dreams had Alpha Logan’s face. His grief bled into her nightmares.
Logan stood over her, watching. Not just looking watching, like she was a fragile porcelain secret he wasn’t sure how to protect anymore. His fists were clenched at his sides, his jaw ticking. The man was breaking inside, but f**k if he'd ever let anyone see it.
She stirred awake, her eyes fluttering open to the faint scent of grilled meat and steamed yam soaked in pepper sauce. Her brows furrowed as her eyes scanned the room, then landed on the small table now filled with food.
“Eat fi
