It had been rainy and gloomy all day. Not many had found their refuge in the Church, which Alpha didn't mind much. It gave him time to pray, to try and connect with Renestrae. He had been in his position for months now and still he had to receive a sign from her. She had neither approved or disapproved and her absence was worrying him. He had done all of this for Her. Why would she abandon him like that?

He was pacing through his own quarters, unable to find refuge in his prayers. The day was coming to an end and he had tasked one of his more trusted pastors to do the evening sermon, as he felt he was not up to the task himself. Eventually he sunk into his chair, giving a glance to the rainy outside through the window. Alpha didn't doubt himself and his capibilities, but things like these did make him waver. And when that happened, it made him annoyed. Why could things never go as he wanted them to go?

He was about ready to heave himself out of the chair, compose himself and find the chapel. Perhaps his prayers had gone unheard then, but perhaps Renestrae would listen now. He had to try. She could not leave him in the dark like this, not after everything he had sacrificed for Her.

But as soon as he was standing up, a knock on the door sounded. His head snapped towards the sound and he quickly dusted off the upper part of his jacket before answering. "Come in," was all he said with his low voice, the words sounding somewhat cold. That coldness seemed to melt though when it turned out it was none other than Charlotte Winter at his door. "Lady Winter," he said, managing a smile,. "Not at all, be welcome." He gestured for her to step in, wondering what her visit would be about this time.