A Weakling

Zelda

The early morning sunlight streamed through the window, directly into my eyes. I groaned and pulled the blanket over my head, trying to block it out. But I couldn't fall back asleep.

A nagging thought kept pulling at the corners of my mind until I could no longer ignore it. I sat up, my heart pounding in my chest.

I looked around, but Drake was nowhere to be found. I stood up, my legs feeling shaky beneath me. I put on my slippers and held my nightgown close around me.

I walked to his chambers, my heart beating faster with every step. I hesitated outside his door, my hand hovering over the knob. Should I go in? What if he was still asleep?

I turned the knob and stepped inside. The room was empty. I stepped outside and saw one of the maids in the hallway.

“Where's the Alpha?” I asked, my voice trembling slightly.

“He's gone on a journey, my lady,” she replied, her eyes downcast.

I was angry at Drake for leaving without saying goodbye. I felt like he should have woken me up, e