Lisa’s POV The door to my room creaked open, and out of fear, I thought it was Alpha Nathan coming in, but I was relieved when I realized it wasn’t him—it was Maria. “Maria, you’re here,” I said in a relieved tone as I got down from the bed. Maria shut the door and moved closer to me. “What are you doing here, Maria? Does Alpha Nathan know you’re here?” I asked in a worried tone, glancing toward the door as if expecting him to storm in any second. I didn’t want her getting into trouble because of me. Maria gave me a reassuring smile and sat on the bed beside me. “You don’t have to worry, Lisa. Alpha Nathan wouldn’t mind. He knows we’re friends,” she said calmly. I frowned, her words piquing my curiosity. “Tell me, Maria, what are you doing here? By your clothes, you don’t look like a