A wave of heat and dizziness hit me. Fuck, that liquor was strong. Well, I guess Alex gave me the room key at the right time—I should head back to the hotel.

I steadied myself and started heading toward the bar’s exit. The girl next to Alex quickly caught up, hooking her arm through mine.

“Alpha Sterne, let me help you,” she said softly. I caught a faint scent of jasmine and roses on her, barely noticeable, but there.

I cursed under my breath. Why the hell did Alex ...