*Daphne*
I had my meeting with Alpha Cyrus early in the morning. He joined me on one of the palace patios for breakfast. I had my feet up on a garden lounge chair, a little table with my breakfast right beside me.
The sun was still rising, a soft chill in the air, and flowers were just starting to pull their petals back to greet the sun.
Alpha Cyrus pulled up a chair beside me with a mug of steaming coffee. I sighed, wishing the smell wasn't so mouthwatering and divine. I put my hand on my stomach. Until the babies were born, coffee was out of the question.
“I spoke to Rion last night. He seems eager to take on this position in Thorn Forest."
“He is." I nodded. “He hasn't had a home in a long time, and settling down is important to him."
“But not to you?" He glanced at me sideways an
