Odette's pov
I gazed at my reflection in the mirror, taking in how pathetically miserable I appeared. My hair was a tangled mess, my eyes were puffy, and I could hardly believe that this was the same person I used to know.
Sluggishly, I slipped into a nude shirt and brown trousers. It was a Monday morning. I needed to get back to work.
After a long wait in the same parking space, Alec finally came out, and I drove off to the office. As much as I could remember, I ignored eye-eye contact. Ignoring the tension in the air as well.
With my head down, I opened the door, and he alighted. His aura was intimidating, and his gaze was focused on me, though I pretended not to notice.
“Welcome, boss.” The co-staffs greeted me as he walked past his office, which I carefully clutched onto his sui
