I was standing dumbfounded in a room full of handsome werewolves among which one was my mate. I didn’t want to accept but I couldn’t deny this either. This was not something I could easily change or ignore as per my wish. But the question was what to do now.
Darius took me here with him without telling me what was my role in all of this and now I was stupidly staring at these men in front of me with a dizzy head.My heart was pounding against my rib cage so hard that I was sure it would have jumped out of me if there were nothing to hold it in its place.I was in great trouble because if he recognizes me as his mate then I would have no way to run from him. My palms were sweaty when I finally gathered the courage to look at him and said, “Hello. I’m Amaryllis Eloise.”He couldn’t smell me. He couldn’t find out, I was his mate. All type of different scenarios was playing in my small head what if finds out? What if he killed me for being a rogue? There was no way he will accept a rogue as his mate.He looked at Zixin with a questioning look on his face and asked with a raised brow, “Amaryllis?”His voice was so dominant, commanding, and ascendant. There was no doubt that he was no other than Alpha. My body starts to tremble but I controlled myself. I couldn’t lose after coming so far and dying at the hands of my mate was the last thing I wanted.I followed his gaze that fell on Zixin and he looked at Louis whose part was just to stand there to enjoy the show. Zixin was waiting for him to start explaining but when Louis didn’t utter a single word he began, “She’s a new employee he hired.”“And what is she doing here? Isn’t this meeting supposed to happen between us three only?” asked the man who was my mate according to my werewolf.Louis explained the reason behind my appearance in this room and anyone could see how unsatisfied he was from his response but Louis cared less.He cleared his throat as his powerful gaze fall on me and I gulped hard. He was quiet, examining me from head to toe, adding tension to my already raising heartbeat. I was trying my best to fight every single urge to control my body.“I hope you cleared her about how it is to work for me,” he said not breaking eye contact for a second, “Not even one mistake is tolerable.”He was saying this to Louise but I knew it was directed toward me. I finally broke contact and moved my gaze to Louise who was still enjoying the show. I glared at him, expecting him to utter anything but when he didn’t I finally opened my mouth, “Sir, I don’t think I can-”“Don’t worry. I have told her everything and she’s much more capable of doing work for you than any of my other employees,” Loius said and my eyes remained wide open.What the hell is he thinking? Why he was doing this despite knowing I have no previous work experience and working for this man was the last thing I wanted to add to the list. He will strangle my neck in not two or three days because I was pretty sure that judging from my personality making mistakes was not a big deal for me.“In that case, it’s nice to meet you,” he said with a bored expression and I smiled slightly in response.Zixin stepped forward and start explaining the situation, “I’m Zixin and he,” he pointed towards Loius, “is Loius as you already know. He is responsible for handling the company’s affairs in the absence of the real boss, Darius Augustus.”He said and I wondered so his name is Darius. Now the entire situation was clear. Zixin was Darius's personal man and he was the real boss of this company. Loius worked for him in his absence so he was also the boss after him.“I will appoint you the task you are supposed to handle from now on,” Zixin continued, “let’s see if you are really as talented as Loius has told us.”I nodded my head because that was all I could do. I wanted to leave this room at any cost, “I will prove my worth soon.”The meeting began and they all talked about different topics but all I did was watched them with a blank face as I understood not a single thing.I was their new employee so it was an expected reaction from me. Once they were done talking with each other, they start explaining to me what I have to do starting this moment. I wouldn’t say I understood everything but it was not like I didn’t understand anything at all.“Now that you have got it, you may leave now,” said Zixin, and a rush of relaxation washed over me.This was the moment I was waiting for so impatiently. I nodded and walked out the door without looking back or at my mate, once.All the way towards the door my wolf keeps yelling at me, “He is our mate, Amaryllis,” but I ignored her. It was one of many things I have mastered in, starting from the day I decided to run away and live the rest of my life as a rogue.“I know you can hear me, Amaryllis,” my wolf said and I sighed, “then what do you want me to do? Go and tell him I’m your mate and a rogue at the same time?”I was frustrated at my luck. Why was I so unlucky as to have my boss as my mate and an Alpha at the same time, “He’s an Alpha and there’s no doubt how powerful he is. But thank God, he didn’t find out about my real identity,” I was telling my wolf, “I need to get out of this building or no one will ever know I even existed.”I was telling her about the hardships we are going to face in near future but of all the things all she said was, “I need my mate, Amaryllis!”I rolled my eyes, “No, we don’t!”“Let me out.”“No!”My wolf was right at her place and I felt sorry for her but I couldn’t do what she wanted from me. After all the struggles of life, I couldn’t just go under the Alpha and start living my life as he wants. I wanted freedom more than anything else including a mate and my wolf needed to understand this.I quickly made my way out of his scent because it was too much to handle for a day. I just met him and my heart was already jumping in my chest but I had to admit how handsome he was with his powerful hold on everything around him.Nothing was out of his sight and I knew it would be a miracle if he wouldn’t notice something strange about me. Judging from his looks, if he ever finds out how I betrayed him as a mate he will not let me live a single day. His eyes were dark enough to scare the shit out of any living or dead creature.I ran towards where my seat was already set up to start my first day of work as a newly hired employee. I wasn’t happy as I should have been after getting my first job ever. God was definitely testing me.I knew this job was risky but I couldn’t find another one in such a short time. I needed to do something about it just right then my wolf said, “I think, you should keep this job. Don’t be so ungrateful, Amaryllis. And I don’t think, God is testing you rather he’s on our side for you to find such a good job with no effort.”I wasn’t happy to admit t but she was right. I have already faced enough in my life and compared to that, this was nothing. I made my fist and nodded saying, “I can do this!”DARIUS POV: My day was already wrecked when Zixin informed me that he hadn't yet captured the rogue. It had been a week or two since he first told me about her, but I still hadn't been able to capture her in all this time. It seemed unthinkable because how could this happen in my territory? In my region, no mistakes or negligence were tolerated, so why was he being so careless as to trap a poor female rogue? She piqued my interest. I've never heard of a female rogue capable of concealing herself from my men. There was no doubt that she was capable of capturing my attention. But after I meet her, I intend to kill her in the most heinous way possible to spoil my perfect day. I was getting ready for another dull but crucial meeting. I informed Zixin to notify Louise that I was going to meet him. I knew he'd be astonished after hearing the news because I rarely go to company, but when I do, it has to be for something incredibly urgent and vital. I sat in the room, expecting to see Lo
AMARILLIS POV:It was way past nine o'clock, and instead of heading back home, I found myself aimlessly wandering the dark, deserted streets. I felt useless and incompetent after struggling with the tasks assigned to me all day. Everyone at the company seemed so brilliant, and I couldn't help but wonder why Louise had chosen me despite my lack of any special skills.As I meandered through the gloomy alleyways, I couldn't help but think about my true identity. My heart raced as I realized the dangers that lay ahead. I knew that Darius would not take kindly to discovering my secrets, and I feared what he might do to me. The thought alone was enough to make my stomach churn."I don't think I should take this position," I muttered to myself, "Darius will undoubtedly find out my true identity, and I don't know what he'll do to me."My wolf's snarls only added to my already mounting anxiety. She was still seething with anger at me for not being truthful with Darius. I tried to strike up a co
I'm in excruciating pain, every muscle in my body screaming in agony. My eyes are struggling to stay open, heavy with the weight of my exhaustion. I have no idea what they gave me, but it must have been an insane amount of some illegal substance.I tried to put on a brave face when I spoke with Zixin earlier, but now that he's gone, I'm back to the reality of my aching body. My wolf knows that all of this could have been avoided if she hadn't been so insistent on breaking through my reluctance.I let out a long sigh, watching as my breath mists in front of me in the frigid air. My body feels numb with cold, and if this goes on for much longer, I'll succumb to hypothermia. My wounds are starting to fester, and I know I need to get them treated as soon as possible.But my biggest concern isn't my injuries, it's my scent. If I don't take my tablet within the next three hours, my wolf scent will start to emerge. Darius' wolf is highly attuned to the scent of his mate, and he'll pick up on
I took a deep breath and entered the beast's den. My heart raced as I walked in, aware that I might not make it out alive. Darius Augustus was sitting by the window, his back turned to me. I couldn't tell what he was thinking as he stared outside.Zixin stood in the corner, giving me a cold glare. I wondered what he wanted, but before I could do anything, he motioned for me to kneel. I refused, and he shoved me down to my knees. I knew I couldn't stand up until they allowed me to, and so I remained on the floor, helpless and vulnerable.Darius turned around, smiling as he saw me kneeling in front of him. I felt a surge of anger and hatred but knew there was nothing I could do.The door opened behind me, and someone entered the room. His presence was overwhelming. I could feel his eyes on me, but I couldn't bring myself to look away from Darius. His eyes had shifted from mine, and it was then that I felt a cold shiver run down my spine.I wanted to turn around and see who this stranger
As the hand tightened its grip around my neck, I struggled to breathe. I had never felt so helpless before. The pressure on my airways was intense, and with each passing moment, I felt my consciousness slipping away.Darius stood before me, a cruel smile on his lips as he enjoyed the power he held over me. Zixin and Alex looked on, not daring to intervene. Living under an Alpha meant living in fear, and no one dared to question their leader's actions.Suddenly, he pulled me up to my feet, lifting me off the ground. I kicked my legs helplessly, seeking a solid footing that was just out of reach. If he didn't release me soon, I knew I would die.With a sudden movement, he slammed me against the wall, and a sharp cry escaped my lips. My neck was already sore from Zixin's earlier attack in the forest, and now I couldn't feel any more pain. My body went numb as I stopped struggling against his hold.Darius leaned in towards my ear, and in a cruel whisper, he said, "Take a good look at your
AMARYLLIS POV:I was in excruciating pain. My neck throbbed, and Darius had attacked it without hesitation. I couldn't help feeling frustrated, knowing he was my mate. It had been nearly thirty minutes since I last saw Alex. I had hoped he would bring me my bag after hearing my made-up story about my illness, but now I realized how foolish I had been to rely on him. I had only one hour left before Darius discovered my secret. The thought of him ending my life without remorse sent shivers down my spine.As I leaned against the wall, my eyelids grew heavy, and my body went numb. The coldness enveloped me as I thought about the time I ran away from home. "What if I had not run away?" I whispered to myself. My chest heaved with each painful breath, and I could feel the agony increasing.The memories flooded back, and I was lost in thought. I remembered the day I left home and how it had changed the course of my life. If only I had made different choices, perhaps I wouldn't be in this situ
As I slowly opened my eyes, a loud groan escaped my stomach. I felt the pain of the cold ground seeping through every inch of my body. My hunger pangs intensified, and I heard my wolf's voice echoing in my mind, "We need food, Amaryllis."Before I could make sense of my surroundings, the cell door creaked open with a thud. My heart sank as Alex, with an annoyed expression, stepped inside. "Move. We need to take you to Alpha."I wanted to scream so loud as I realized I was being taken to meet the Alpha - the one person I despised the most. Just the mention of his name made my skin crawl with revulsion.My body wouldn't budge, and my limbs felt like lead weights. "I can't move. There's no energy in my body," I protested, though I knew it was futile. He glared at me for a moment before delivering a cutting retort. "Amaryllis, don't waste our time. You know as well as I do that nothing you say will matter. In the end, we'll do what I say." I knew he was right, but I clung to the last bit
I could feel the heat emanating from his body, the fury inside him almost palpable. His once calm demeanour was replaced by a raging storm, his voice now rough and his eyes filled with an intense fire that left me trembling. It was like staring at a different person altogether, his anger consuming him entirely.My heart was pounding so hard that it felt like it was about to burst out of my chest. The air in the room had turned heavy, and the silence was deafening. Suddenly, he started walking towards me, and I braced myself for what was coming next. I shut my eyes tightly, trying to prepare myself for the impact of his fist on my cheek.I could feel his hand grab my arm, and his grip was so tight that it was causing me pain. I stood up, not daring to defy him in any way. As he held me, I could feel the power he possessed, and I knew that I needed to be careful. One wrong move, and he would unleash his wrath on me.The tension in the room was suffocating, and I could barely breathe. I