The evening sky was painted in warm hues of orange and pink as I made my way back to the flat. The familiar breeze carried the scent of rain, hinting at an incoming storm. Despite the serenity outside, my mind buzzed with thoughts of the upcoming infiltration of the Sorority House. There was an unsettling excitement about what I was about to dive into.

    As I rounded the corner of my floor, there she was again—my neighbor, going back inside her flat holding, groceries this time, phone pressed to her ears as she unlocks her flat. She seemed to be talking to her husband, just like every other time I passed by. She caught sight of me, smiling brightly as usual.

    "Good evening, Austin!" she called out, her voice cheerful and warm.

    I nodded politely, giving her a slight bow without stopping. "Good evening," I replied curtly, keeping my pace as I headed straight for my door.

    I wasn''t in the mood for small talk, not with everything going on in my head. The key turned in the lock with a soft click, and I stepped inside.

    The moment the door swung open, I was met with a blur of movement—Beta.

    "Master!!!" she squealed, launching herself at me. Before I could even brace myself, she had wrapped her arms tightly around my neck, pressing her face into my chest like an overly excited puppy.

    I stumbled back a little, catching her in my arms as she pouted. "Where were you? I was waiting all night and day!" she demanded, looking up at me with wide, accusatory eyes.

    I raised an eyebrow, amused at her sudden tantrum. "Where was I? Where were you yesterday?" I asked, lifting her slightly off the ground and setting her down gently. "You vanished away the other night."

    Her pout deepened, and she crossed her arms, giving me a defiant glare. "Lady Alpha gave me a mission! I didn''t have a choice. But I came back last night, and you were gone!"

    I chuckled, ruffling her hair. "I was with Gamma."

    At the mention of Gamma, her lips twisted into a small, playful frown. "Gamma, huh?" She clearly wasn''t thrilled, but she didn''t push it further.

    I smirked and patted her head. "Don''t pout. You know there''s no need for that."

    She huffed but allowed a small smile to escape as she leaned into my touch. "Fine, but you still owe me for disappearing."

    I laughed softly and led her towards the bed. "Alright, alright. Let''s rest."

    Soon enough, we were both lying down, naked after our heat of moment of 2 hours and having a nice dinner made by Epsilon.

    Beta nestled herself against me, her soft body pressed close. She draped an arm across my chest, her head resting comfortably on my shoulder. I could feel her breath against my skin as she traced lazy patterns with her fingers.

    I laughed softly, pulling the covers over us. "Not tonight. I''m exhausted. We''ll continue later."

    She let out a disappointed sigh but cuddled closer to me, her head resting on my chest. "Alright... but you promised. I''m holding you to that surprise," she mumbled, her voice trailing off as sleep started to claim her.

    I smiled softly, running my fingers through her hair as I felt her body relax against mine. She dug her face into my chest, curling up like a child seeking warmth and comfort. It didn''t take long before her breathing evened out, signaling that she was fast asleep.

    —

    Finally the friday morning came, but it was slow and peaceful. The sunlight streamed through the cracks in the curtains, casting a soft glow over the room.

    Beta stirred beside me, stretching with a satisfied yawn. Her eyes fluttered open, and she smiled up at me, looking more like a sleepy kitten than the energetic girl from every night.

    "Good morning, Master," she mumbled, her voice groggy with sleep as she rubbed her eyes.

    "Morning," I replied, smiling down at her. "Did you sleep well?"

    She nodded, snuggling closer to me again. "Mmm-hmm. But I could''ve slept longer..."

    I chuckled softly and kissed the top of her head. "Well, I need to get up. Today''s the day."

    Her eyes widened slightly, and she looked up at me with curiosity. "Today? The mission? Friday came so fast!" she asked, her voice suddenly more alert.

    I nodded, slipping out of bed and heading towards the closet to grab some clothes. "Yeah. It''s time."

    Beta sat up, watching me intently as I pulled on my black jacket over a plain white T-shirt. "Are you sure I can''t come with you?" she asked, her voice filled with a mixture of hope and apprehension.

    I gave her a reassuring smile, shaking my head. "I need you here, Beta. I promise, it won''t take long."

    She pouted again but nodded. "Fine. But you better come back soon," she said with a soft smile, her tone playful but serious.

    I grabbed my keys off the counter and turned to her one last time. "I will. And remember—surprise when I get back."

    Her face lit up at the reminder, and she gave me a wink. "I''ll be waiting, Master."

    With a final glance at her, I headed toward the door, my mind focused on what lay ahead. Today was the day. The Sorority House awaited, and whatever secrets it held, I was ready to uncover them.