Chapter 17When he woke and found himself alone, Alec thought he’d overslept. A quick glance at the clock dispelled that notion, however. It was barely seven. Since the other side of the bed was cold, Rowan must’ve been up for a while already. After making sure the hallway was clear, he darted back to his bedroom and quickly showered. Yesterday, Rowan had expressed concern about what Graham would think if he discovered they were involved, and Alec didn’t want to make the situation worse by having Rowan’s scent all over him. Whether or not Rowan still felt the same way after everything that had happened, he was playing it safe. Not that any of what was going on between them could be deemed safe in the slightest. Setting aside how hot Rowan was and the extent of Alec’s desire for him, Alec