Chapter Twenty-Six - Cheating

Liz’s POV

I overheard them talking, some of the women, and grew uncomfortable when I heard them mention Byron.

“He’s the best.”

"Those abs."

“I think he’s hot.”

A pity I was unlikely to be assigned – internally or for external “clients” – as I would have given him a roasting.

Then I thought about it. There’d been no pains other than a mild tummy cramp which I put down to the change of environment and different food.

So he hadn’t gone all the way with them, just made it look good.

Michael came into the common area holding two mugs.

“Thought you might appreciate this,” he said. “Extra strong coffee.”

“Thanks,” I murmured. “What did Ricky say?”

He glanced around at the empty chairs before telling me, “Alpha Richard says not to put yourself in further danger.”

I huffed. He was the one who had contributed to putting me in harm’s way in the first place. “I don’t know how much longer I’ll be free to meet you.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll find a way to get a message to you.”

I’d noticed that about hi