INN Center, New York City…
The Peak had a bright smile on his chiseled face as he leaned back on the couch and reread Bella's last message.
He couldn't get the words out of her head.
[NO. Boil that thing in detergent and train it properly. Is that right, my good doggy?]
He inhaled sharply as his fingers brushed across the screen before sliding down to his thigh.
『That's the sexiest thing she's ever texted me…』
His hand hesitated for a moment, then shifted to his crotch, rubbing slowly as a heavy breath escaped his lips. The tension melted into a half-smile as he murmured to himself.
"God, I love when she calls me that…"
The moment passed quickly.
He set the phone aside and ran a hand through his thick, blonde hair to collect himself.
The ambient sound of Konrad Kain's booming voice drew him back into reality.
Konrad had shifted his attention.
"Now, Peak…"