Kaida
The moment Dahlia spotted Ben across the room, she grinned and turned to me with an apologetic look. “I’m just going to say hello. I’ll be back soon, okay?” She gave my arm a gentle squeeze before disappearing into the crowd, leaving me alone with Alpha Bastian.
I turned back to him, feeling the weight of his gaze on me. His presence was strong, commanding, but there was a softness in his expression that put me at ease, even though I barely knew him. I expected him to exert the same level of authority as other Alphas, but instead, he seemed… approachable.
“Kaida,” he began, his voice smooth and rich. “Please, don’t feel like you need to call me ‘Alpha.’ Just Bastian is fine.”
I blinked, surprised by the offer. Most Alphas were fiercely protective of their titles, demanding respec
