EP 25.

Reynolds' POV.

"It's quite late, and I'd prefer to take you home," I suggested.

In that instant, her gaze abruptly shifted toward me, her eyes widening in a mix of shock and surprise, as if the notion had caught her off guard.

"I... I just..." she stammered, briefly biting her lower lip, and after a moment, she finally gathered herself and asserted.

"I don't believe it's the right thing to do, Alpha Reynolds! You have a Luna, and I'm merely your assistant. Being seen together consistently will undoubtedly raise questions!" She expressed her concerns, but I remained steadfast, unwilling to back down.

The determination in my eyes mirrored my conviction as I prepared to address her reservations.

"I don't mind, Kayla. It's simply a gesture of kindness, just dropping you off," I tried to explain, hoping to ease her reservations.

However, she remained steadfast, unwilling to join me despite my efforts to clarify her thoughts.

Observing others emerging from the hall, she took a deliberate