Christian Shadow

I’m running down the corridors, in such a rush that I’m not even bothering to hush my echoing footsteps against the hall floor. Sweat beads on the side of my face. I’d never realized how truly far the Southern Nursery was from the Alpha’s chamber.

I was late. So late.

Time had flown while I was caring for Beau, with no clock in the nursery. I’d told myself that I’d just stay for a half hour to keep him company, but Beau’s condition was worsening. More than an hour had just slipped by like water while I was making sure he had everything that he needed for the night.

Now it was way past dark out. Way past ten, which was when I was supposed to be in his chambers to sing him to sleep.

I skid around the corner, screeching to a stop in front of the Alpha’s door. My hand is uncertain as I wrap it around the doorknob. The door is closed.

Was he already asleep?

I turn the knob so that it doesn’t make any noise. Then I softly push the door open, peeking inside the darkened room