When I awoke the next day, it was nearly noon, and I realized that I should return to my utility room. Just as I opened the door, however, I saw Alpha Devon's face outside.

"Where are you going?" He was dressed in a black tracksuit, sweat beading on his forehead as if he had just gone for a run.

"I'm going to work." I quickly leaned over, realizing that I shouldn't be blocking the doorway, and offered to give him more room to enter.

"You're not going anywhere." He went into the room and began undressing.

"But I'd be upset if Daisy couldn't find me." I whispered, "She might need...