Toll

Lily

Sleep had eluded me throughout the hours of the nightmare and time moved at a torturously slow pace until the dawn arrived.

The sun's rays were already high in the sky. I watched from the seat, fully dressed in my office wear, waiting for…something.

I was going to work today, that was final. I'd taken one day off already and I wasn't planning on doing anything more. Nothing that could make me owe him. I refused to stay within these four walls, although staying with the pack had refreshed me, I had to resume my normal life.

Unless, Alexander wouldn't let me. I swallowed thickly.

It was his house after all and his rules and his damn company. For all I could do he might have fired me, truly keeping me confined in this place.

I never regretted my hasty words now more than ever. Thankfully there was no need to wonder. A knock came from my door behind me and I nearly jumped out of my seat.

“Come in.” I said, my throat tightening. For all I knew Alexander was the one on the other side