Chapter 65 I Sincerely Thank You

Liora's POV Maybe because I was sick, or maybe Kieran had other arrangements, our initial plan to head to inspect the Shadowcrest pack's moonshade vines was postponed by a day. I didn't bother Kieran. Okay, it was more like I didn't dare. But before we set off, I stopped at his door, taking deep breaths and mentally preparing myself. I urged myself to relax and swore to myself that, because he had spent the night taking care of me, no matter what he said, I would answer him with a smile. I had even spent the whole morning practicing. I arranged my face into a smile, showing exactly eight teeth. I raised my hand, about to knock, but it swung open before I even touched the door. Kieran was already dressed in a suit. He lowered his head slightly to look at me. His dark brown hair was damp, as if he had just taken a shower. My smile was starting to feel stiff at this point, but I powered through and recited the line I had practiced countless times. "Alpha Kieran, I sincerely thank y