Chapter67: All In

*Emily* I rush down the hallway, flying as fast as I can, trying not to lose my footing on the slick floor. I have to get back to my room unseen, but I’m afraid it’s already too late, and someone knows I was hanging out around Eli’s door. I reach my room and tug on the doorknob only to stop at the sound of my name being shouted down the hallway after me. “Emily!” I spin around and see Alpha Mark coming after me. He is walking quickly, with a purpose, and even from a hundred feet away, I can see his nostrils flaring. He’s obviously angry. “Oh, Mark,” I say, turning to face him. “Thank goodness you’re here. I just ran out of my room. A huge mouse was in there, giant even! Have you seen Mr. Whiskers? Or perhaps you could kill it for me? Would you like to come inside?” I’m hinting that I mean inside of more than just my room. Mark stands across from me, his arms folded in front of his massive chest. “Don’t bullshit me, Emily,” he says. “I know you were listening to our private conversation