Nalya
"Since you've already missed work. Stay with me a while longer," Alpha Layth said. He was right. There was no point in rushing to go back now. I nodded, and he seemed surprised.
"What?" I asked gently.
"You won't fight me about it?" he asked.
"There's no point. You are a very persistent man," I said.
"That I am," he winked and ate his eggs.
After breakfast, I showered and changed into a lovely gown Layth brought me. We went to the garden.
"Are you not working today?" I asked.
"No, I just want to spend this time with you," he answered. I sighed and stopped walking.
"I don't want a relationship right now," I said. Layth didn't look disappointed or upset.
"I know. I also know that soon you will be ready," I still didn't see a future with him.
"I don't-"