*Lucas*

I jerked awake and looked around the dark room. What time was it? How long had I been asleep? I reached for the clock next to the bed. It was late.

Dammit–I’d missed Sasha’s special party event. Xander had told me to be there. I was just so exhausted when I got back from the airport. I just wanted to rest my eyes for a few minutes.

Silently I cursed myself.

I heard a sniffle, and I froze.

Slowly, I turned on the bed and saw ...