And why is that a surprise to you, human?

ZADOK

“Alpha Cole sent in another letter,” Azriel said, closing the doors behind him. “He is requesting a response on whether you would honour his invitation.”

He sat in front of me, “What do we do?”

I smiled in my seat. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Azriel this stressed about something, or perhaps I was too self-absorbed to care these past few years. “Come in, Azriel. I didn’t realise you’ve been knocking that long.” I joked and he rolled his eyes.

“You knew I was coming, so cut it out,” He said in defence. “What do we do about it?” He said, gesturing to the letter.

“That doesn’t negate the fact that you intruded on my privacy, Azriel.” I deadpanned, and he let out a frustrated sigh, “I could be wanking for crying out loud.”

Azriel raised his hands in surrender, and said in a dramatic tone, “I’m sorry, okay? Please. I will make sure to knock the next time I come into your office.”