Once I pull on a steel grey, chenille over-sized sweater and a pair of faded blue jeans, I walk down the stairs and find the study. As I raise my hand to knock, I hear a young woman’s voice coming from inside, saying softly, “Oh Alpha, it was nothing. I just figured since the two of you were settling in, I would provide you with some snacks for the evening. I do hope that she satisfies you in every way possible.”

Putting my ear to the door, I listen more carefully because now this conversation has my full attention. Not only am I a little upset that this woman is...