Valerie's shock was overridden by fear due to Alessia's sudden presence. What if she informed Alpha Denzel, and he showed up? Ryker would be dead. He had said through text that he was going to see her tonight, but how could she guess that he was coming to Alpha Denzel's room?
How could he be so bold? And where was Alpha Denzel? Did he not say that he'd be waiting upstairs?
Valerie panicked and quickly thought of a way to get Alessia out of the room without her informing Alpha Denzel.
"Aless, please let me handle this. Can you help me clean up and finish up in the kitchen? All those maids and warriors guarding the packhouse have to eat. And please don't forget to send a portion to the twins. They were the ones I rescued during the storm, Christabel and Christopher."