Nala
Morning came, and Xander and I attended breakfast together. I felt a mix of shyness and anticipation, knowing Ronan and Eli would likely figure out what had transpired. But I was also eager to see Raya there. I had plans to address her behaviour directly.
As we entered the dining room, everyone was already seated, including Raya, who looked as poised as ever. She occupied her usual seat, the chair closest to Xander's.
"Good morning, Xander," she said, smiling at him, while Ronan and Eli greeted us as well.
"Morning, Raya," Xander replied calmly. "It is Alpha to you henceforth, and it would be best if you sit elsewhere to stop giving people a false impression."
Ronan chuckled and winked at me. I smiled back, feeling a surge of satisfaction. Raya's face fell slightly, but she quick
