The morning sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long shadows across the luxurious bedroom. I squeezed my eyes shut tighter, attempting to block out the invasive brightness. My head pounded, not from alcohol—I hadn't touched a drop in weeks—but from another night of restless sleep filled with memories I couldn't escape.
"Alpha Knight? Are you awake?" A timid female voice called from outside my bedroom door, followed by hushed giggles.
"Should I go in and wake him?" Another maid whispered, her voice dripping with hopeful anticipation.
"No, let me. I brought his coffee exactly how he likes it."
Their pathetic flirtation grated against my already raw nerves. Every. Damn. Morning.
"Fuck off!" I shouted, my voice echoing off the walls. The giggling stopped immediately, followed by hurried footsteps retreating down the hallway.