Chapter 114

• Ethan's eyes fluttered open, slowly adjusting to the warm sunlight that radiated through his grand window. The gentle rays danced across his face, illuminating the sharp angles of his features, and highlighting the subtle lines of fatigue etched on his skin.
• As he stretched, arching his back, a faint crackle echoed through the air, a testament to the lingering remnants of sleep. He let out a deep sigh, a habit that had become all too familiar lately, a subtle reminder of the weight of his responsibilities as alpha of the pack.
• The softness of his bed beckoned him to return, its plushness a siren's call, but he resisted, knowing he had a long day ahead. He tossed off the covers, the silky fabric sliding effortlessly across his legs, and padded across the plush carpet, his bare feet making barely a sound.