The Alpha's voice startled me. I stood up suddenly, gripping the book in my hand so tightly that I couldn't let it fall. My heart pounded wildly in my chest, yet he looked at me with a frown.
"Corinna? What is wrong?"
I suddenly didn't know how to respond. Perhaps his bad mood was only a figment of my imagination. "Nothing! I didn't expect anyone to come," I replied.
He sighed and stepped closer to me. His gaze drifted over the book, and he smiled.
"Good choice. I would have picked that one myself."
I forced a smile as I slowly calmed down and tried to focus on his better side. He gently took the book from my hands and said, "I have a little time to spare now. I think a short walk would do both of us some good after lunch."
Then he extended his hand. I couldn't believe he had come
