By the time they reached Lila's apartment, the food was already on its way.
As they stepped inside, Lila's phone buzzed.
A message from Alpha Killian filled the screen.
You raided my wine collection? We'll talk when I get home.
Lila stared at the message, then grabbed Eira's arm and gave her a pleading look.
"You'll have my back when Killian comes after me over that bottle, right?"
"I'll tell him it was partly my fault."
"I don't mean just tonight. I mean from now on."
"Of course," Eira said. "You're my friend."
Lila brightened. "And Killian?"
"My boss."
"That's it?"
"What else would he be?"
"You're no fun." Lila kicked off her shoes. "Forget him. Tonight is girls' night."
The food arrived soon after. They sat on the rug around the coffee table w
