Location from Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Lowe's home at the center of the compound — where a political marriage slowly becomes a real one, one awkward breakfast at a time.
The Alpha's house is where the political performance of the marriage meets the mundane reality of cohabitation. It smells like coffee and whatever Lowe cooked that morning — the man is irritatingly domestic for someone who could bench-press a car. Ana's presence fills the spaces with noise and warmth that makes it harder for Misery to maintain her carefully constructed emotional distance. The house becomes the crucible of the relationship — forced proximity, shared meals, middle-of-the-night conversations, and the slow erosion of pretense that happens when you live with someone and can't sustain the performance of indifference.
The largest building in the compound, though 'largest' is relative — it's a generously sized house, not a mansion. Lowe's architectural sensibility shows in clean lines and natural materials. Lived-in rather than polished: Ana's toys scattered in corners, architectural sketches pinned to walls, a kitchen that sees actual use. The shared bedroom situation is as uncomfortable as you'd expect when two people who don't trust each other are suddenly supposed to sleep ten feet apart.
Also known as: Lowe's House, The Alpha Residence