Valerie was excited when she heard the knock, knowing that Ryker had arrived. His presence was greatly missed, but she was not going to tell him that.
Stepping out of the room clad in black jeans, white trainers, and a grey sweater, she looked rather gloomy with her eyes slightly puffy and her hair held in a bun.
"Are you feeling cold?" Alpha Denzel was instantly disturbed, feeling that she was becoming more and more human. Valerie would have put on a strong front if she knew she was indeed seeing a disguised Alpha Denzel, but thinking it was Ryker, she didn't mind admitting,
"A little."
She couldn't stop worrying about Ashley and her secret savior, as a day had gone unnoticed since she spoke to Ashley. She might not be her savior, but the abrupt way their conversation ended with her phone switched off since then was indeed worrying.
