Stupid Fly That Refuses To Go Away

KANE POV:

My wolf perked up, hoping it was her. For a moment, I did too. Any distraction at this point would've been welcome, and if it was Elena, I would've gladly abandoned this mountain of work to pull her into my lap and…well. You get the idea.

But no. Of course, my luck wasn't that good.

"Come in," I said, my voice gruff, already regretting it.

And that's when she walked in.

Ashley.

Fucking hell.

Goddess, why on earth did I ever let myself get tangled up with this bitch?

My wolf snarled in disgust, his mood souring instantly. The moment her perfume hit me—something cloying and overly sweet—I fought back the urge to wrinkle my nose. Goddess, why on earth did I get myself tangled up in this mess?