---- with Alpha Michael from now on." Grandmother gave me a reassuring smile. "You'll do great, dear. Just be patient. The Goddess works in strange ways." And then, just like that, they left. I was alone with Alpha Michael. I sat in front of him, folding my arms. "Well, mate," I muttered. "I guess we're stuck together now." Alpha Michael blinked, then reached out and poked my arm. I sighed. "You don't even understand what's happening, do you?" No response. I shook my head and stood up. "Fine. If I'm going to live here, I might as well do something useful." ---- I turned to the nanny. "You can leave for today. I'll take care of him." Her eyes widened. "Luna, are you sure? He can be ... difficult." "Pll manage," I said firmly. She hesitated, then nodded. "Alright. If you need anything, call me." After she left, I knelt beside Alpha Michael. "Let's start with something simple. Can you say my name? Ra-venna." He stared at me, tilting his head. I sighed. "Becky. Say it. Becky." Nothing. I picked up a book from the table and opened it. " Maybe pictures will help?" Alpha Michael reached forward-and knocked the ---- ink bottle off the table. Ink splattered all over my dress. I gasped. "Alpha Michael!" He giggled. "Oh, you think this is funny?" I crossed my arms. "Fine. You wanna play? Let's play." I grabbed his face and smeared some ink on his cheek. He blinked. Then, to my surprise, he laughed. Areal laugh. I paused. It was the first time I'd seen him react normally. Encouraged, I grabbed a piece of paper and handed him a pen. "Here. Draw something." Alpha Michael stared at the pen in his hand. Then, slowly, he moved it across the paper. ---- I leaned in, curious. It was messy, just scribbles. "You're a mess," I muttered, standing up. "Come on. Let's get you cleaned up." I wheeled him to the bathroom and filled the tub with warm water. The butler entered just as I rolled up my sleeves. " Luna, I can assist-" "D've got it," I cut him off. "It's just a bath." The butler looked uneasy. "But-" "Look," I sighed. "He has the brain of a child, right? It's not like he understands anything." The butler hesitated, then eventually nodded and left. I turned back to Alpha Michael. "Alright, let's get you in."