" Alpha Bryon is a wonderful man. However, I don't like him in that way yet," I tell her, looking her dead in the eyes. I turn to walk and stop again.

 " Nevertheless, love is as easily given as it is taken,"

I proceed to go upstairs. I can feel their gaze but don't spare them another glance.

After leaving Zuriel and River in the foyer, I take a shower, pick out sexy night lingerie for bed, and put on my perfume. I'm sitting on the edge of the bed, ready to go to bed, when I receive a text message from Bryon. 

B [It was lovely seeing you...