It was as Lana was crying that there was a tentative knock on her door. She quickly wiped away her tears and opened the door to see Irina standing there. “I couldn’t help but hear you crying..” Irina trailed off uncertainly. “I came up to put away Alpha Archer’s freshly laundered clothes and…” “I’ll be O.K.” Lana assured. “I just…” she trailed off and shook her head. “I don’t think this is working out between us.” Lana finally said it and felt like a weight had been lifted from her shoulders. It felt good to admit it out loud. Irina’s eyes widened as she looked at Lana who beckoned her into the room. “Can I ask you some things?” Lana asked cautiously as Irina took a seat in Lana’s room. Irina nodded furiously. “I know you and Archer were together.” Irina let out a small horrified g

