ELAINE’S POV “Hello?” I called to Corrigan sitting at Lucien’s desk. She sat still and quiet, only sniffing at intervals. I walked over to the desk, turning to catch a good view of her. “What do you want?” I asked. Her bloodshot eyes scared me for a second, but I found composure. “Uhm, I was arranging the…desk,” Her reply came in stammers. “On whose instructions? At this time?” I queried. “I am the Alpha's maid, it's my duty to…” she began. “The Alpha is not here,” I cut her short, getting irritated, “it's such an ungodly hour, you can clean in the morning if need be,” I said, dismissing her. “I'm sorry,” she said, leaving the room with a bowed face. She came to a pause at the door, while I went over to the bed. “What?” I yelled, my frustration hitting its peak. I held the edge o

