Lilieth He’s standing in the doorway, his arm resting against the doorframe. I sit up, rubbing my eyes. For some reason, my vision is extra blurry—this tends to happen whenever I haven’t slept that long. It’s like three in the morning. “Alpha Cadeon?” His eyes are scanning my face. Once the sleepiness starts to fade, my heart’s pace increases. What’s he doing here at this time of the night? How did he even open the door when I make sure to keep it locked? Or did I leave it unlocked accidentally? I’m so confused. I don’t even know anymore. “What are you doing here?” I ask again, my voice firmer. Alpha Cadeon pushes himself off the doorframe and starts toward me slowly. My eyes follow him. In alarmed, but at the same time, not as terrified as I should be. When did his presence sto

