Chapter 8:Breathing Isn’t a Crime…or is it?Lessie’s POV I tapped once, then pushed the door open with no wait for a yes.His room smelled of leather, wood from trees, and a sharp, clean scent that was all Alpha Duaine. The air felt thick, like it was only for him.He sat at his desk, sleeves up, pen ready, his eyes fixed on papers as if I was not there.Like I hadn’t just said that he stared at me with a hunger to eat me.I stood by the door.Silent.I gave a light cough.Still silent.Okay.Fine.This was fine.I moved in, let the door shut with a gentle noise, and walked to the desk where I last sat. My chair made a sound when I sat, but he didn't care. His pen kept moving on the paper, smooth, without stopping.I saw the books on his shelves, the old war photo on the wall, the tidy desk, except for the papers he now marked with a red pen. Still no word from him.Say something. Alexa, my wolf, got up slow in my mind. Even a sharp word. Anything.No.Why not?If I talk to him, I’ll
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