Irene Days passed through eavesdropping (which she disliked but absolutely To her relief, to was only a small rumor, one that had not reached many ears and if the information was true, had not reached the Alpha's ears either. It was a relief for her. For once she found that she didn’t have anything in mind to do at present. The pack kitchens were already fully staffed and all her other pack duties were done, she was essentially free. She stayed in her apartment, eating fruit while reading a file, when thoughts of the alpha came up. Five days had passed since the day her and Jake went to meet him the last time and she hadn’t seen him for the past days, too busy sleuthing for the rumors and working to do so. Guilt welled up in her for not visiting him. Mind made up, she dressed up, wea

