Deadly Pursuit

"Okay." Valerie nodded lightly and dived right back into her work.

Valerie always had this ability: Once she set her mind on something, nothing could distract her. She was all in.

After an hour, Valerie finished her work and stretched widely. She turned and was surprised to find Alaric sound asleep on the couch.

Checking her phone, it was only 4:30 PM, still a ways off from quitting time. She tipt