ALEXANDER I stepped out of Alpha Jason's office, already thinking about how much time the whole thing had taken. The arrangement had been finalized, and there was no reason for me to remain here any longer than necessary. I had barely taken a few steps down the corridor when I saw Faye approaching from the opposite direction. Her gaze moved over the people passing through the corridor before settling on me, and the moment she recognized me, the slight tension in her expression eased. I slowed as she came toward me. "There you are," she said, stopping in front of me. I raised an eyebrow. "Were you looking for me?" I asked, even though I already knew the answer. "Obviously." There was a faint crease between her brows, and I couldn't help wondering how long she'd been searching. Befor

