17 - Knock, Knock

~Alpha Devlin~

Damp hair clung to my forehead. Since sleep refused to come, I decided to work off some steam. An hour of lifting weights and abusing my body provided no comfort. Might as well shower and let go of the idea of rest.

“Knock, knock.” A female voice called out, along with a light rapping on my door.

Who the hell is here at this hour? “Go away!”

“Devie, let me in. I know you’re in there.”

I silently cursed, remaining quiet on the chance she would go away.

“Don’t act like this. Let me in.” Her nails clacked on the door frame. “Or I will cause a scene.”

Fuck this! I swung the door open and pulled her inside. “It is Alpha Devlin to you. Don’t forget your place.” I ignored her pouty look and continued. “Now what do you want? It’s late.”

“Technically, it’s early.” Tasha nibbled on her bottom lip. “I miss you. And I know you miss me.”

I know it was rude. I didn’t give a shit, dismissing her claim with an arrogant wave of my hand. “I explained very clearly where we stood.