The night was calm and clear. The curtains in the dorm room weren't like the custom-made ones at home; moonlight filtered through the fabric and spilled onto the floor, bathing the room in a soft, dim glow.
The Alpha's back was just a hair's breadth from the edge of the bed.
If he moved just slightly, he could fall off at any moment.
It was far too difficult for a bed less than 1.5 meters wide to accommodate two people.
But he still left Zoe Pierce enough space, even gently patting her as if lulling her to sleep.
Nathan Lockwood chatted idly with Zoe Pierce.
Soon, sleepiness began to set in.
Zoe Pierce's hand rested on Nathan Lockwood's chest as she slept soundly with her eyes closed.
And Nathan Lockwood just continued to pat her gently until he was sure she was fast asleep, then he kissed her forehead.
When Zoe Pierce woke up the next morning, Nathan Lockwood was no longer beside her.
