Chapter 20 | Pursue

Penelope

I can’t help but tilt my head back in frustration. Perhaps this is what I get for trying to pursue Donovan in his office. But I didn’t know when an opportunity would rise to go to his room, so I felt this was my only chance.

Maybe I should try going to his room in the middle of the night?

At least that way we won’t get interrupted.

He calls out to whoever is outside the door, “Wait a minute.”

He lifts me up and for a moment we’re lost in one another’s eyes, and I think he might kiss me again. But instead, he clears his throat and says in a low tone, “Get dressed and get back to your book, Penelope.”

I press my lips together as I nod and get off his desk. I put my romper on as he puts on his shirt, and I can’t help the humiliation rising inside of me, causing tears to prickle my eyes.

He can flip a switch so easily and suddenly it’s like this whole thing never even happened! Why is he like this?

Then again, he is the Alpha. I suppose it's best to keep his business and per