Tabitha’s POV

The next few days pass in a similar rhythm. My mother stays in the hospital for the next four days for observation while I go back and forth to take care of her on two of those days. Alpha Emery takes the other shifts, so we are basically alternating on duty.

Honestly, I don’t like the arrangement, but I’m not about to challenge the man who runs this house. What would I even say to Alpha Emery? Sorry, but I’m not comfortable with you taking care of my mom because I don’t want you to find out she’s spying on you? Yeah, no. I might as well walk...