Instead of going to my room, I hurried to the music room and sat on the piano bench. The soft light from the hallway made the freshly waxed antique wood glow. I was upset and didn’t want to talk about it with Jennifer. It wasn’t something she would understand. I knew she would be hovering near my room, waiting for me to get home and get ready for bed. My fingers brushed over the smooth ivory piano keys as my eyes began to mist with tears. I hated being at odds with Victor. He was always good to me, but he made me so angry tonight. My instincts told me that the young Alpha I was speaking to was not to be trusted. I was looking for a way to turn him down gently when Victor swooped in and acted like a jealous jerk. Everyone except the people closest to me have been treating me with resp