Leia - POV
"Sorry, miss," a man said, extending his hand to help me up. He looked more like a supernatural being than a human, and I sensed the wolf in him. As he picked up the scattered papers, I noticed he looked like the Beta from the Pack.
"You're the Beta," I said, but he paused and gave me a cold stare.
"What?" he said, feigning confusion. I knew he had to take me for a human, not a wolf.
"Nevermind," I said, realizing my mistake. He gave me a skeptical look but handed back my documents. "Were you here for an interview, miss?" he asked in a low voice.
"How did you know that?" I asked, surprised.
"You have a resume, and you're taking it with you. So how did it go?" he asked, but I knew this guy was interrogating me to figure out why I called him Beta. I cursed myself for not being able to control my tongue.
"I didn't get a chance to interview. I don't think I should go inside for an interview; I am not qualified," I said, trying to leave, but he blocked my path.
"Excuse me, but I looked at your qualifications, and I think you're the right fit for the job," he said. I glared at him.
"It doesn't matter what you think if you're not the manager or HR doesn't agree," I retorted. He raised his eyebrows.
"I'm the director of this firm, and I know who's suitable to work next to my bosses," he said, giving me a charming smirk on his handsome face as he ran his hand through his curly brown hair.
"I don't believe you," I said, but he chuckled and handed me his business card.
"If you're interested in getting a job, I can give it to you..." he started to say, but I interrupted him.
"No, I don't want to sleep with you to get a job," I scowled. I knew how Beta and Alphas could be fuckboys, and Alpha Francis was no exception.
"You think I'm a player?" he said, with a hint of offense. "I'm not. Do you want the job or not? We already have candidates lined up and waiting for me to arrive," he added seriously.
He walked towards the entrance of the building, and before he left. I immediately regretted assuming that he was a fuckboy.
"Mr..." I hesitated. He turned over his shoulder.
"Vincent is my name," he said.
"I'm Leia Agnor, and I need a job, but no funny business will be involved," I said sternly.
"Geez, Ms. Agnor, I am not a playboy," Vincent sighed. He muttered, "This must be because Kai and Xavier's people assume I am a playboy." I heard it though he thought I didn't.
"How about I put it in writing that I won't do anything inappropriate, and I'll sue myself if I act funny with you?" he said sternly. I nodded, feeling a mix of uncertainty and hope. Trusting a guy who could give me a job was weird, but I needed it for a better life.
Vincent sent all the other candidates away. "Won't you take my interview?" I asked.
"No, my instincts tell me you are right for this job. And if you're not, I have another candidate lined up to fill the position," he said with a confident smirk. I gulped, feeling the weight of the opportunity before me.
I read and signed the documents, grateful for the good pay and fresh start this job promised.
*****
Five years later
I'm twenty-three years old and still work as a secretary at Blackmoon Company, but I have never met the CEOs Xavier and Kai Hubert. I report to Vincent, who has become a good friend over time. I confided in him about being thrown out of the Bluewood Pack for being unable to shift or find my wolf, and he has always been supportive. Vincent and his mate Daisy have stood by me through thick and thin over the past five years, and I consider them family.
I'm feeling extra nervous today because CEO Xavier and CEO Kai are coming to the office. Vincent explained that they are the alphas of the Blackmoon Pack, the most powerful Pack among wolves, and no one dares to mess with them. These alphas don't often enter the human world, but they had to come this time because our company plans to buy a large cooperative firm dealing with food.
I checked all the files and documents to ensure I had everything I needed for the meeting. When I got to the car, Daisy was waiting for me with a coffee.
"Good morning, workaholic lady; I got you a coffee," she said, gesturing for me to get in the car.
"Daisy, why are you my chauffeur today?" I asked, sipping the strong coffee on the cold winter morning.
"The driver was sick, and Vincent was busy arranging the trip for the Alphas, and I was bored sitting at home, so I thought to pick you up," Daisy replied with a straight face.
"I'm surprised your lazy ass thought of dropping me off at the office doesn't fit right," I teased, hoping to get more out of her, but Daisy's grip tightened on the stirring wheel. An awkward silence spread in the car for a few minutes as I stared at her and the road ahead.
"You know the Alphas of the Blackmoon, Alpha Xavier and Alpha Kai. "They are not here only to merge business deals but to find the mystery behind their father's killing," Daisy said, her face grim.
"Alpha Xavier's father died protecting the Pack from the Demon King, right? And Alpha Reo, the father of Alpha Kai, died from an illness; that is what you told me. Luna Sia, the mother of two Alphas, has shut herself in the room; she only comes out to eat with her sons," I said.
"Yes, but both Alphas think there is more to the story, and I am worried because they think former Beta Nas Agnor had a hand in pushing Alpha Reo to illness, and when Alpha Reo learned this, he was exiled from the Pack along with you," Daisy revealed, causing my heart to race and my mouth to go dry.
"Why are you telling me this, Daisy? Are you going to hand me over to the Alphas?" I asked, suspicion creeping into my voice.
"You have so little faith in Vincent and me that you think we will betray you," Daisy said, pulling over the car and glaring at me. "I came to pick you up because I'm worried about you, Leia, and I told you all this to make you aware. The Alphas won't know that you're the daughter of Nas Agnor, and we don't want them to go crazy with suspicion and take you into custody."
"Why are you both helping me?" I asked, tears pricking my eyes.
"Leia, we both think alphas are being unreasonable. They lost their father, and they're about to lose their mother too. They haven't found a mate yet, so we think they don't think reasonably. That's why we're hiding the fact about you. We don't want the alphas to go crazy with suspicion and take you into custody," Daisy said as she started the car.
"My surname is Agnor; they will come to know I am Nas agnor's daughter," I muttered, unsure how to feel about the situation.
"There are many Agnors in the world, and your scent comes from a human, not a wolf," Daisy added. I didn't know what to make of this situation, but I felt a storm brewing inside me that would disrupt my calm for the next five years.
Daisy dropped me off at the office, wished me luck, and strode over to see Vincent's poker face. But underneath it, he looked worried. Vincent and I stepped into the conference room, and I saw emerald and hazel eyes staring at me.
"Leia, this is Mr. Xavier Hubert," Vincent introduced. I studied his sharp jawline, dark wavy hair, and emerald eyes. I quickly gave my greetings, not wanting to gawk at his gorgeous face too much.
"And this is Mr. Kai Hurbet," Vincent said. My eyes settled on his hazel eyes, which seemed to exude danger and playfulness. He looked handsome with his delicate jawline. His casual attitude was evident from his lack of tie and loose buttons, which gave a peek at his robust chest, unlike Mr. Xavier, who dressed sharply like a professional CEO.
"This is Leia Agnor, our secretary for five years," Vincent said, and I held my breath as he mentioned my surname. I could feel their eyes studying me more intently.
"Agnor," Mr. Xavier said, with a hint of suspicion. I looked at Vincent for help, and he responded calmly. Agnor could be anyone, but what if the alphas looked into my background and found my parents' names? They would catch me, and they might punish Vincent for hiding me from the alphas.
Leia - POV"When does the meeting start?" Mr. Kai asked."In five minutes," I replied promptly, breaking Mr. Xavier's stern expression. "Why don't you leave the room until we need to speak with Vincent?" Mr.Kai added. Fear lingered as I stepped outside, but I kept a close ear to what they discussed. Both CEOs only spoke about business and avoided any personal matters.The meeting about the companies' merger was chaotic, and the negotiations continued. My headache persisted throughout the meeting, and I felt anxious, triggering my migraine. It was hard to keep myself focused. I frequently noticed that Mr. Kai and Mr. Xavier gazed at me with stern faces. I tried not to be intimidated by their stares. At the end of the meeting, Vincent gave me a sympathetic look, and we went to get some coffee."You looked like a scaredy-cat in the meeting, Leia. Next time, handle the meeting like a roaring lioness," Vincent joked, trying to lighten the mood. I rolled my eyes at his attempt, and he sigh
Leia - POVI opened my eyes to find myself lying on a soft bed, taking in my surroundings. I realized I was in my bedroom, staring at the same clothes I had worn the previous night. As I got up, I walked over to the wooden box, hoping to find the object from last night, but it was nowhere to be found. I searched every corner of the storage room where I kept my dad's belongings, but it was all in vain."Was I dreaming?" I asked myself as I hugged myself, trying to shake off the fear that had crept in. I checked the time and realized I had enough time to prepare for work."Maybe it was just a dream," I muttered while getting ready, but my heart and mind felt otherwise. I couldn't find evidence to prove last night's events were real. I felt like I was losing my mind again.During the cab ride to work, I couldn't stop thinking about Daisy and Vincent betraying me like that. I tried to convince myself they wouldn't do that, but fear and suspicion lingered. I reached the office before time
Luna Sia - POVI wanted to answer Leia's question, but the memory of the past made me hesitate. My sons had warned me not to reveal the truth to her, as it could trigger the curse and weaken her."I'm sorry, Sia. It came out wrong," Leia apologized quickly. Seeing her concerned face reminded me of her mother, Jia, who always had a soft side."No worries, dear. How about you taking me to the shop? I'm not familiar with this place," I suggested, knowing it was a lie. I wanted to spend time with Leia after all the misunderstandings that led to Nas and Leia's exile from our pack. I regretted that I couldn't stop my mate Reo's decision.I'm sorry, Jia; because of my ignorance, your daughter and your husband suffered so much.Leia walked me to a fancy boutique, and I asked her to help me select a suitable gown. It reminded me of Leia's childhood, when she sobbed because she was a lonely child and didn't have a brother or sister. That's when my little boys promised Leia that she would always
Leia - POV I had taken sick leave from work and was pacing back and forth, feeling on edge after receiving Sia's letter. I knew going to the office in this state would not help, and it could raise suspicions about my unusual behavior, causing Vincent to suspect and force me to reveal what was bothering me. I assumed Sia didn't want her sons to know about our meeting and preferred speaking with me privately. I checked the clock like a lunatic, and all the questions seemed crazy. After showering and dressing up, I left my suffocating apartment. My nerves calmed down after taking a sip of warm coffee and a bite of the bagel. As I sat in the café, I watched people hurrying to get to work. It reminded me that I had been doing the same thing for five and a half years with no time to relax, which was hard for me as a workaholic. I opened my laptop and scrolled through my social media, finding Alpha Francis and his wife Leena's family photos, which looked happy. It brought back memories of
Leia - POVKai's angry grunt silenced the gossiping she-wolves, who cowered in fear. Xavier approached me, glaring at the offenders. Vincent, who was following the Alphas, chimed in."Vincent, dismiss this battalion from their post for disrespecting Leia," Xavier said bitterly."Alpha, forgive us; we need the job," the she-wolves pleaded."You should ask forgiveness from Leia, not us," Kai ordered, causing the mocking she-wolves to feel remorse for their actions."We apologize, Ms. Leia; we said those words and hurt you. Please forgive us and spare us this time," the she-wolves begged in unison, bowing their heads in apology. I was used to being picked on and looked down upon, so I didn't know how to react."Leia, are you alright?" Daisy asked, noticing my body shiver. I had endured the mockery and shaming of being wolfless in the Blue Wood pack. I felt the weight of Kai and Xavier's gaze on me, unsure how to comfort me."Take them away from here," Xavier ordered, and Vincent followed
Alpha - Xavier - POVLeia strolled into her room alongside Daisy, and Ana's hand remained on my arm, but I gently untangled her grip. Ana looked at me, perplexed. "Xav, something seems to bother you. Is everything okay?" she asked."I'm sorry, Ana. I need to attend to some work urgently. Can we reschedule our date night for another time?" I murmured."Ana and Caroline, we apologize for canceling our date night due to a heavy workload," Kai responded."Honey, we haven't seen each other for months, and you want to cancel our date night? That's not right!" Caroline grumbled."I agree with Caroline. I've been away from the Pack for months on business, and I understand that pack affairs come first, but keep in mind that we will be engaged soon." Ana added."Ladies, let's cut the Alphas some slack this time." Ana and Caroline stopped whining after Mother spoke authoritatively. "I know my sons have agreed to marry you in exchange for your fathers' help in finding a cure for my illness and d
Leia - POV "I've reviewed the documents and still have much more work to do than just analyzing three contracts before forwarding them to the CEO of another company," I remarked, feeling frustrated. "God! Women, do you only know work and nothing else?" Daisy said as she appeared in the doorway with fresh bagels and a coffee mug. I snatched them from her and unwrapped the bagel to enjoy the coffee. "Seriously, I got those for myself," Daisy spat, irritated. "You shouldn't have walked into my room with bagels and coffee if you didn't want them to be taken," I joked with a smile, and Daisy shook her head in amusement. "How long will you lock yourself in this room, Leia?" Daisy asked, taking a seat on my bed. I continued typing the email, avoiding her gaze. "My life is in danger, and they keep things from me. What do you think I should do? I'd rather work than go insane thinking about the mystery I'm surrounded by. There's no choice but to follow your boss's orders," I explained, ta
Leia - POV"You're still the Blackmoon Pack, Alpha Francis," I taunted, and he responded with a cold gaze."Why are you so stubborn and arrogant?" Alpha Francis asked as he got out of his vehicle, and a sense of dread set in. The calm night had turned cold and eerie, and he stood so close that I could feel his breath on my neck."I don't understand why you're provoking me and making it sound like a mistake. You rejected me as your mate, and we have no business with each other," I said. I stood firm before Alpha Francis, but I felt fear creeping in."Can I tell you the truth?" I nodded, maintaining my composure, and his lips curled up."I don't think you can handle it. But I can tell you one thing, Leia. I will bring you to my Pack.""I'm not interested. I'm not a wolf, remember? You rejected this wolfless woman." His eyes betrayed guilt at the mention of the event. I had expected him to smirk at me with a mocking look."I will make sure you come back.""Good luck with that because I h