Elena
I waited until the sun finally set to leave Alexei's apartment, creeping through the shadows, every nerve in my body on edge. There was only one place I felt I needed to stop and that was the packhouse. The outside lights were on, a few on the inside too. People lingered outside and in — setting up for Jeremy's big celebration.
Midnight was only an hour away. Jeremy could shift anytime after that. Which meant I was crunched for time.
I strode into the pack house like I owned the place, keeping a sharp eye out for Jeremy. If he were smart and I were lucky, he'd be sleeping right now. With a silent prayer, I took the steps up to Alpha's private quarters. The light in his office was off, but the one in his bedroom was on. Without any warning, I barged in, shutting the door behind m
