I woke up to my alarm in bed alone. Ramil had already left. I knew he wouldn't be in bed beside me when I woke, but, strangely I still felt disappointed. I readied myself for a busy day ahead. I made sure to use perfume to cover up any lingering scent of Ramil's. I quickly finished with breakfast, grabbed my coffee, and headed outside to meet the builders and labourers that had already arrived. I spent the morning liasing with the workers, and after lunch, I headed up to my office. Verona knocked and walked in, with Mike in tow. She dropped the signed contracts from King Xander on my desk. I placed them to the side without a second glance. "Did you enjoy your time being back at your old pack?" "Honestly? It was nice to visit, but it no longer felt like home. Mike really has

