His lashes twitched, and his eyes slowly opened. Before him, the general was seated, a cup of tea in his hand. He blinked rapidly, his surroundings sharpening. He struggled to move the back of his neck but tried his best to straighten his posture.
"You are awake?" Zayden placed the cup of tea on the table beside him.
"I-I apologize for coming in such an unsightly manner…" Zion's breath was heavy, but he managed to speak.
"To visit me during your rut, it must have been urgent."
Rut—a period when alphas experience heightened, overwhelming desire for sex. It occurred during a cycle, which differed from one to another. Sometimes triggered by an omega in heat nearby or a strong emotional state. It lasted from a day to four days mostly.
"Is Ashley in heat?" Zayden raised an eyebrow.
