Chapter 26

Cecilia I frantically reviewed our conversation in my mind. He said he was going home to sleep. I said I was too. So... So what exactly?! How was I supposed to respond to that?! Just moments ago, I'd been the fierce she-wolf who had torn through the banquet hall with unwavering confidence. Now I stood with wide, bewildered eyes, looking as confused as a pup during their first full moon. Sebastian turned his gaze away abruptly. Seeing he wasn't going to pursue the awkward conversation further, I lowered my head in relief. The topic died an ungraceful death as the elevator reached my floor. I politely said goodbye, "Goodnight, Alpha Sebastian. Sleep well." Sebastian responded with a barely audible "Mmm." I stepped out, watching as the elevator doors slowly began to close. Just as I was about to release the breath I'd been holding, a pale, elegant finger suddenly extended through the narrowing gap, forcing the doors to reopen. ...What? The tension that had started to leave my body snapped