Xander's POV "Come closer, baby," I mumbled sleepily, reaching across the bed. "Do you want another round?"My hand hit cold sheets.I opened my eyes, blinking in the early morning light streaming through the windows. The bed beside me was empty, the pillow still holding the faint scent of Elise's hair."Elise?" I called out, sitting up. Maybe she was in the bathroom.I got up and checked the bathroom, then the small sitting area by the window. Her clothes from last night were gone too.A cold knot of worry started forming in my stomach. After everything that happened yesterday, after the way she'd clung to me like she was afraid I might disappear, she wouldn't just leave without saying anything.Would she?I threw on some clothes and headed downstairs, taking the steps two at a time. Maybe she'd gone to get breakfast, or to see Amma about her recovery.The kitchen staff looked up when I burst through the doors."Alpha Xander, good morning," the head cook said with a smile. "What ca
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