Nadia pushed through the front door, the iron lock clicking shut behind her with a finality that usuallybrought relief. 

Tonight, however, her skin felt electric shocks shooting through her, still beaming fromthe proximityof the Alpha King. 

It reminded her of the passionate night they had spent together; he was such a gentle man. 

As much as she tried to pretend to be indifferent about him, a part of her craved his touch, his kisses, and another wanted to keep things as strictly professional as possible. 

She leaned her back against the door, catching deep breaths with her eyes closed. "You’re home late," a voice drifted from the shadows near the...