“Fine, fine! I’ll go wake them up. But I’m not buying any more tests. This is ridiculous.”

Alex grins triumphantly. “Oh, come off it. You’re just jealous.”

“I’m gonna pretend I didn't hear you calling me out on my jealousy," Eric snaps, turning on his heels and walking out of the bedroom.

“Whatever you say, Mr. Cruel Alpha!” Alex shouts after him as he shuts the bathroom door and leaves the room. She hears laughter coming from the living room, followed shortly by giggling from all of her best friends, causing her to roll her eyes and shake her head in exasperation.

She looks back down at the test and...