FIA
I sat propped against the headboard, a cup of tea balanced in my hands. The Omega who had been attending to me hovered nearby, refilling the pot even though I hadn't asked.
The door opened, and Cian walked in.
His eyes found mine immediately. Something in his expression shifted when he saw me there, safe and whole and drinking tea like a normal person.
The Omega noticed him too. She set the teapot down carefully and bowed.
"I'll leave you both to talk, Alpha Cian."
And then she left before either of us could respond. The door clicked shut behind her with soft finality.
Cian crossed the room and sat on the edge of the bed. Close enough that I could feel the heat radiating from him. Close enough that the bond hummed between us with comfortable familiarity.
"How are you feeling?"
I took a sip of tea. The warmth spread through my chest in a way that had nothing to do with temperature.
