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Alana’s POV

As the morning sun gently filtered through the curtains, I blinked my eyes open, feeling a sense of disorientation wash over me. I lay there for a moment trying to recall where i was and it hit me, a small gasp escaped my lips as the fog of sleep slowly lifted from my eyes, and reality suddenly slammed into my consciousness like a tidal wave.

Alpha Kai, last night, every single detail flooded my mind, stumbling after one another. I tried to get out of bed but couldn't.

I was lying naked in bed next to Kai, his arms wrapped around me, still fast asleep—the very person I had come to eliminate. My heart raced as I realized the gravity of the situation I was. Panic and regret surged through me, shattering the remnants of my dreams.

How did I allow myself to become so entangled in this mess? My mission had been freaking clear: eliminate Kai at all costs. But now, my priorities seem to have shifted, leaving me in a state of confusion and despair.

Despite my momentary awareness,