LILY: The shower stops running, causing me to drop the phone in panic. Then I roll over to my side of the bed, shutting my eyes. Vergil opens the door, and I sit up with a yawn, stretching my hands. “You are up early. Do you have plans?” My voice comes out as tiny as possible. He wipes his damp hair with a towel, walking towards me. “I was thinking of exploring. It’s a small part of the pack, but the witch says it will be good for me to connect with nature.” He scoots down, kissing my cheeks. I force a smile on my face as he pulls away. “Then I will get dressed so we can go together.” My eyes find his brows, watching how they narrow slightly. Goddess, have I been so blind to his bodily reactions? He is definitely hiding something, or someone. “You’re supposed to rest, remember?” he

