The subtle footsteps echoed down the stairs. Whoever it was had a hell of a creepy foot. Cammy wouldn’t dare pop in unannounced — she was always cheerful.

“Who is there?” My voice was shaky as I slid down the stairs, legs trembling from trekking a long distance without food. I should have stayed back at the hospital. At least it was public and full of attention; nobody would dare harm me there.

No sound. No noise. The only thing I could hear was the thumping of my heart. Had the Alpha ...