ALPHA PARTHE. I scanned through the reports on my table, but my attention was divided. I'd need these reports for the upcoming regional meeting, which is in a few days, and I have to get my head straight. But not with Luxuria constantly plaguing my thoughts. I was still mad at her for letting another man touch her. The feeling was maddening. I lost every ounce of control I ever had. She hadn't even come to apologize to me yet. She surely was the stubborn type. I craved her presence like an addiction, but I couldn't bring myself to go to her. Whenever I think about her, all I see is that filthy rat kissing her. It got to me more than I will ever be willing to admit. I had intentionally stayed away from her for a lot of reasons, anger and caution taking the lead. It was still v

