Darius gave her a funny look, not quite sure what to make of her only wanting to eat bread. Surely she would want something more? She didn't seem like she was going to change her mind and he wasn't her father or Marie. He couldn't force anything on her, even if he was Alpha. "I admit, I am curious about your abilities. They must be something special if you're so sought after. I mean, perhaps this was why you had been chosen by our parents to be my mate." He shrugged and watched her as she approached, not looking at perturbed by her sudden closeness.<br/><br/>The moment her hand touched the bare skin of his upper torso, he paused as the feeling of calm and tranquility washed over him and he couldn't help but release a breath of air he hadn't released he had been holding as he closed his eyes briefly, focusing on the feelings. However, all too soon, his eyes opened and he looked at her with an unreadable emotion in their hazel depths.<br/><br/>"I see now what you meant by helping me sleep. I certainly do feel like I could sleep better while feeling this calm and peaceful. I haven't felt like this in awhile." He was almost constantly on edge, having to protect his pack. It wasn't easy being Alpha sometimes, but he wouldn't trade it for the world. It was his responsibility and he had willingly taken it on.