Alec's POV:

"Why am I in the office when you're the one who's supposed to be in here?" Damon asked seriously.

I had a feeling he hadn't been working or looking at the files while I was away, but gosh! How could he just do nothing about his work?

"Alpha, aren't you going to help out with work in any way?" I asked back.

"No," he answered with a warm smile.

"Is this my punishment for being your friend and Beta?" I asked playfully.

"It's actually your blessing. Now, why am I ...