First message
Avery came stalking down from his room with his jacket half-zipped, hair still damp from the shower, and an expression that suggested the hotel had personally offended him.
It had been a long night. The concert was over, the adrenaline was still crawling beneath his skin, and after two hours of noise, lights, and people screaming his name, Avery was in no mood to tolerate anything remotely irritating.
Unfortunately, the hotel had provided several opportunities.
The receptionist looked up nervously as he approached.
“The minibar.”
“Sir?”
“There is no vodka in the minibar.”
The receptionist blinked. “I’m sorry?”
“I paid for a room with a minibar. The minibar contains six tiny bottles of wine and something labeled ‘premium gin.’ I don’t drink gin.”
“I can have someone bring you a bottle—”
“You can have someone stock the minibar like a functioning hotel.”
He leaned against the counter, already preparing another complaint when he noticed someone standing on the other side.
Watching him.
Avery’s eyes shifted toward them.
“What the hell are you looking at?”
His irritation found a new target with almost impressive efficiency.
“Is this funny to you?”
His mouth twisted faintly.
“Go on. You were staring. I’m sure you’ve got something to say.”