I’ll take my chances with the dogs

Arlo's POV

I woke up to Willis's voice echoing in the hallway. I checked my bedside and she was gone.

I released a soft sigh and reached for my phone.

It was past noon.

Unexpectedly, a knock came through the door. I knew it was Willis.

"Been a while you slept in," he said, waltzing in

with a smirk on his face.

I remained quiet, knowing he was trying to tease me about last night.

"You two were so loud," he continued,

"Understandably so, I mean it's been four years since..."

"Stop it," I commanded, clenching my jaws to beat

the flush that was building up inside.

"Alright," Willis shrugged, "But are you two together now, or what?"

"It was just sex, Willis, she wanted it so I gave it to

her. There's nothing more to it. Have you sent over the evidence to the Mayor?"

Willis was about to answer when my phone suddenly rang.

"God no!" I groaned, rubbing my forehead.

"Who is it?"

Wordlessly, I turned my screen to Willis and he groaned as well.

"That's why I'm here, you must go thi