Chapter 103

Calvin's POV Perhaps it was Evelyn's obvious attempt to distance herself from me at dinner, or maybe it was Keith's interference that got under my skin. Either way, I found myself drinking more than usual during the business dinner with my clients. By the time Zeon was helping me out of the restaurant, my vision had doubled. I hadn't touched alcohol in months. Not since Evelyn had complained about the smell on my breath. Even during business functions, I'd been declining drinks, citing health reasons. Nobody dared pressure an Alpha to drink anyway. But tonight felt different. Tonight I needed something to dull the edge. "Alpha, I think you should rest before heading home," Zeon suggested as he guided me toward the hotel elevator. I grunted in agreement. I kept an executive suite permanently reserved in this hotel for occasions just like this. Once in my room, I managed to clear my head slightly with a hot shower. The water cascaded down my back, and I couldn't help but think of Evelyn'