Valerie was already asleep when Ryker returned, but her senses seemed to be on high alert. As soon as Ryker lifted her, she was awake but drowsy. However, she tried to be alert, just in case.
They were still getting to know each other, but she also had to be careful. When he dropped her on the bed, she was somehow saddened when he turned to leave.
However, when he returned and kissed her on the forehead, she felt strange once more and couldn't continue the pretense.
"What are you doing?" She asked in a panicked voice, wondering if Ryker was taking advantage of her.
Ryker was surprised to see her awake and in his disguised tone, responded, "Just giving you a goodbye kiss. That's what a kiss on the forehead means in case you don't know," he said teasingly to keep her at ease, but she could barely keep her eyes open, attributed to her dominant human personality. "You are tired. I will leave my number, and you can reach me at any time."
