#Chapter 185: Circles

Ella’s POV “Alpha,” I said, turning. “I wasn’t expecting to see you there.” “Sorry to sneak up on you. I just noticed you were shivering, so I wanted to help.” The kindness in the gesture took me by surprise. I didn’t know what to say, so I just stood there, staring up at him with what was likely a stupid expression. Finally, Alexander cleared his throat. “Your kettle is whistling,” he pointed out. My face flushed. “Right!” I blurted out, realizing that the kettle had been screaming at me for a solid thirty seconds and I’d completely forgotten about it. I quickly removed it from the heat, then poured the boiling water into a teapot with some peppermint leaves. “Would you like some?” “I’ll prepare it. You take a seat.” Alexander guided me over to the table, much to my surprise, then prepared a tray of tea and some of Lilith’s cookies. I pulled the blanket tighter around my shoulders as I watched him, savoring the warmth. The blanket smelled faintly of his