Viya's POV
I waited until Lucius was out of sight before heading back to the lab to collect my things. As I drove home to Willowbrook, my mind wandered.
Caesar hadn't returned to the apartment since the pack celebration, and I thought he'd finally grown tired of staying in such an ordinary place, preferring to return to his luxurious mansion.
The thought had actually brought me relief. Having him living across the hall made that contract feel like a tight collar around my neck, constantly reminding me of our arrangement.
Caesar moving back to Silverlake Estates would make my life so much easier.
I was so caught up in this pleasant thought that I even found myself humming as I stepped out of the elevator.
"Well, someone's happy to see me back," a deep, magnetic voice cal
