“Avery, you are a professional photographer,” Skylar’s voice cuts through my staring. “I would be happy to be your muse and model for some personal photos sometime. It’s clear you love to stare.” He c***s an amused eyebrow as he saunters further in, and I snort. “Oh Alpha, please tell me you didn’t just re-flavor an old, cheesy pick-up line.” Dr. Knix pats Skylar on the back as he leaves the room, clearly just as amused as me. Skylar’s ears pinken, and I giggle more. I hop out of the hospital bed and grab the bag of clean clothes left for me. “Why do people keep telling me you’re going shopping today?” He asks as I disappear into the bathroom to change. “Because,” I pause as I look for a hairbrush, “I am going shopping today. With Penny and Wendy. Why? Did you wanna come shopping to

