Chapter 17

Later in the night, I find myself sitting on the stairs at exactly the time Alpha Grant is in his bedroom—hidden away over a boundary I don't dare to cross—and exactly the time she comes for her overnight visit. I believe that he thinks I've lost my mind, so I might as well lose it.

I thought about grabbing a bottle from the odd cabinet to amuse myself while I wait, but I thought it best if I'm not drunk while this happens. I need her to be afraid of me and no one is afraid...