(Kaeleigh’s POV)
I walked into the room with hesitation and was surprised to see Chase leaning against the back wall. He stood up and smiled at me. He made a move to step forward towards me, but I moved away from him. He stopped and looked hurt, but then nodded and stepped back again.
“Welcome to the pack,” he said quietly and smiled. I forced a polite smile on my face, but I think it came out more as a grimace.
The Beta closed the door and walked round to stand behind and to the right of the Alpha, his face completely expressionless now. The Alpha looked up from a file that he was reading from. “Ah, Miss Buckley,” he smiled. “Please take a seat.” He indicated another leather chair in front of his desk.
I sat in the chair a
(Kaeleigh’s POV)“What offer?” My interest was piqued.“You will be assigned to work with Emmerson on the pack businesses,” he stated. I had a feeling that this was non-negotiable in his eyes, but it sure was going to be up for discussion with me. It seemed pretty suspicious that he would know about my involvement with Ezra’s and Jeremy’s business. I always made a point of not being mentioned or taking any credit for their business dealings. I just gave ideas. It was up to them to decide if they should act upon it. So for Alpha Stone to know that I was involved, no matter how small, made me cautious. Did he want me in the pack for something other than mating with his son? It would explain why he so readily agreed to my request to not be forced to complete the mate bond.
(Alpha Daniel’s POV)“Then I accept your offer.” Kaeleigh looked defiantly at me, but the look in her startling green eyes was that of defeat. I smiled and nodded.“Wise choice.” I said.I mind linked Sarah, my assistant, to send in the girl who had been waiting outside. Seconds later, there was a knock at the door.“Come in,” I called, and the door opened and a young woman walked in. She had her blond hair tied back and was wearing workout clothing that showed more of her body than it hid. She walked to the desk and bowed her head.“Alpha.”“Remind me of your name again, dear?” I queri
(Kaeleigh’s POV)“Oh, Kaeleigh?” I turned and glared at the Alpha. “Welcome to the Dark Moon Pack.”It took all the control I had not to tell him to go fuck himself, and to turn around and just leave, the smug bastard. I glanced at the Beta as I was turning and he looked like he was trying not to laugh. Well, he can go fuck himself too. Everyone in this hateful place can go fuck themselves for all I care. First chance I got, I was out of here! At least Chase had the spirit to look annoyed. I slammed the door shut in anger and Zoey jumped and looked at me in surprise. I guess I must have looked as angry as I felt because when I involuntarily glared at her, she winced and quickly averted her eyes before turning around and walking down the hall.Ah crap, first potential friend
(Kaeleigh’s POV)I stood outside Zoey’s room, willing myself to knock. I was nervous. I was never good at talking to people, but eventually I took a deep breath and knocked. And nothing. Oh! I turned to walk back to my room when I heard an excited squeal.“Kaeleigh!” Zoey had just walked round the corner with three other beautiful women. “You came. I wasn’t sure if you would.” She ran up and pulled me into a hug.“Girls, this is Kaeleigh,” she said excitedly as she swiped her card and dragged me into her room. I could see the other women exchange looks as they followed us in. Her room was, well, pink, like lots of pink, everywhere!Zoey introduced me to the three women. The petite blonde who looked like sh
(Kaeleigh’s POV)I was awed by all the people heading towards the main pack house. Families with children running around and groups of friends all laughing and smiling. There really was a buzz of excitement in the air. We walked up the stairs into the main entrance and Zoey took hold of my hand and started pulling me towards the double doors at the back, which were already open. We walked into the grand hall and I gasped in amazement. It was beautiful. The high ceilings were glass and there were fairy lights everywhere, all mixed in with white roses. The hall was huge, and the opposite wall was completely made of glass and glass doors, all of which were open, and the fairy lights continued onto a grand patio where there were tables and chairs. All the tables had candle lanterns on them and there were people milling about. Zoey grinned at me.“What?” I asked.“Nothing, you just look mesmerised. W
(Kaeleigh’s POV) I made my way off the stage as soon as it was considered polite to do so. I wanted to get away from all the staring. I made it halfway across the dance floor when I heard a familiar voice. “Kaeleigh.” I looked back to see Chase following me. I sighed and stopped and waited for him. “You did amazing,” he said once he had reached me. I smiled in response to be polite but felt conscious that people were watching us. “Thank you,” I said quietly, and he went to reach out to me, but I stepped back and he dropped his hand. “I wanted to ask if I could see you later,” he said and rubbed his hand on neck, “Maybe tomorrow?” I hesitated briefly but remembered that I said I would give him a chance, so I smiled and nodded. “Okay,” I said and then looked around. “Are you not staying at the party?” I as
(Kaeleigh’s POV)Adam and I walked slowly back towards Opal House in silence. The doors were locked when we got there, so I pulled my card from my purse and swiped it, giving me access. Adam opened the door, and I walked in with him following me.Once we got to my room, I turned and smiled.“Thank you,” I said. “I appreciate you walking me.” He grinned and a glint of something flashed in his eyes.“Oh, you aren’t getting rid of me that easily, beautiful.” He lifted his hand to gently stroke my face, although it hovered slightly, not completely closing the distance. “I want to check your wounds,” he said, dropping his hand again. I hesitated a second before nodding my head. He was instructed to bring me home, so it made sense that he was being thorough. I unlocked and opened the door and held it open for him. He walked past me and I switc
(Unknown POV)I was standing in the shadows at the back of the great hall. I hated these events; I hated these people, and most of all, I hated this pack. In the four years since I had been assigned to the Dark Moon pack, my hatred had only grown stronger. They acted all high and mighty with the fake Alpha King sitting on his throne of lies every day.But I had to push aside my hatred. I had to ensure I had the trust of the pack. I had a mission, a duty. I was here to watch. Watch for weaknesses in the defences, and more importantly, watch to make sure the curse runs its course. I had to make sure that that pigheaded Alpha heir Chase didn’t complete the mate bond.They had got close once. He had a girlfriend, not his fated mate, but that didn’t matter, not to him. No, he was very happy to take a chosen mate, without thinking she could be someone else’s fated mate, the selfish prick. We had taken