Tori’s POV I immersed myself in my work, hoping it would help numb the pain slowly consuming my heart. As night descended, no one reached out to me or even sent a mindlink, leaving me feeling utterly isolated, as if I had been cut off from everyone. But I pushed those thoughts aside and focused on the tasks at hand, continuing my work in the office with quiet determination. I didn't return to my sleeping quarters on the fourth floor until the dead of night, as it was my usual routine. But tonight, I hesitated outside the door, a nervous flutter in my chest. This room was no longer just mine, it was also shared with the Alpha. I had no idea how to interact with him now, especially since this would be the first time that we'd be sharing a space. I stood in the hallway for nearly half an hour, wrestling with my uncertainty. When my resolve finally peaked, I pushed open the door, only to be met with the sight of our grand, empty room. It was silent, cold, and devoid of the scent
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