LYRIC
I kept counting the hours until morning.
As soon as it was the break of dawn, I planned on leaving immediately.
But when morning came, I was surprised by a breakfast buffet, a new dress, and a nurse checking on me.
I didn't want to believe that Jaris had thought of these himself.
I freshened up, changed into the fresh dress—a cute black knee-length gown, by the way—and ate to my fill.
The nurse removed the bigger bandage around my head, having it replaced with a small patch. She also told me I was fine and could move about. Not like I had any intention of staying over.
When I finished and went to the other room, I found Jaris already dressed, talking with Kael and Jaris.
Right. He had the general Alphas' meeting to attend. Even my father was attending.
I waited for him to fi
