Alistair's POV

Sunlight streams through the corridor's glass panels, illuminating my path as I leave the gym. The brightness doesn’t compare to the pleasant ache lingering in my muscles from this morning’s workout or the faint dampness of sweat clinging to me despite my earlier attempt to towel off. There’s no time to linger—I need to get to my place, clean up, change, and head to the office.

Reaching my apartment door, I immediately notice something off. ...