ERIK' POV: I quietly leave when Charles arrives home. It doesn't take much to see it in his eyes. He is ready to have some alone time with Pearl. I will not lie, I am glad he came when he did because I was having second thoughts on coming in and checking on her to make sure she is tucked in one last time. The temptations are there. Bad. But like I said, what good would it do? I am second in command beneath two Alphas. I know my place. Pearl and I get along too well. That is the problem. God, I wish Charles would stop making me watch her so much. Back on the elevator, it surprised me to see Walter back and working at his age. He also slid me some very interesting information. Tonight, I have nowhere else to go, and I don't feel like jacking off again, so I am headed to the Night Lounge d

