AKIKU knew that it was Riley who entered the bedroom, but her attention remained outside the window. When she woke up more than a week ago, she found herself in a room with the female alpha asleep on a chair near the bed. Akiku also learned that she had been sleeping in Riley’s room since she was brought to the pack. She requested to be in another room the next day. Although they are mates, she has not accepted the mating bond. It was awkward to stay in the same room. Riley gave her the extra room in the cabin. Since then, she has been staying in that room. “I await rejection. I will not hold it against you, young alpha.” From her peripheral, Akiku saw Riley sat at the edge of the bed not far from she was standing. “Listening is not your strong point, I see.” “Believe me, I lear