NATALIE'S POV "Why are you searching about Georgina Gomez? Georgina Gomez and Ace?" Sophia asked, frowning. My head snapped up and I slammed my laptop close. "What? Why would I be searching about that? You must've misread the headline. I was just searching about Ace and his company. What makes you think I would search about his apst relationship with Georgina?" I asked all at once, releasing a forced laugh at the end. Sophia narrowed her eyes at me then placed her hand on her back as she stood straight then came to sit beside me. "I'm not Ace, Natalie. I'm Sophia. You don't have to pretend," she said. I bit the inside of my mouth then decided to continue lying, "Why would I pretend? What's my business with the women Ace dated in the past? I don't even like him. I mean, pshh! Like I said, maybe you misread—" "Okay," Sophia said then turned her attention back to the television. I let out a relieved sigh as I discreetly opened my laptop. As I was about to exit my browser, the la
NATALIE'S POV "Your husband hasn't been back in days and you're not worried, Mrs DeLuca?" Sophia taunted. I rolled my eyes as I stir fried the food on the cooker. "He was your brother before he became my husband, was he not? Shouldn't I be asking you that question?" I retorted. "Oh no, Mrs DeLuca, I talk to him every day. But I know you haven't even sent him a single message, yes or yes?" Sophia replied, lifting her eyebrows in a teasing manner. The tips of my ears turned red and I didn't reply her. "Git you there, didn't I?" she joked, coming closer. "You did," I said, laughing lightly. "And please, don't call me Mrs DeLuca, it's already torture that I'm married," I added, shuddering. Sophia laughed then inhaled comically. "God, I smell something that has to do with chicken," she said as her eyes roamed the food I was currently placing on the table. "Damn, I'm holding my compliment until I taste it," she said, sitting down and rubbing her hands together.
NATALIE'S POV Immediately I placed the pill in my mouth, I heard the shower turn off. I quickly hid the bottle back in the bag as I hastily returned to the bed. Ace stepped out of thteshower with a towel wrapped around his waist and his hair dripping wet. He glanced at me and was about to say something when his phone began ringing. "Yes?" he asked. The person on the other line said something then Ace let out a huff as his jaw clenched. "I'm on my way," he replied then ended the call. Prior to him coming out, I had laid down some clothes for him to wear and he eyed it. "I put some clothes down for you. Since it's the first time I'll be awake this early," I murmured, pointing at the cloth. "So you want to start acting like a wife, huh?" he teased as he put on the cloth. I scoffed as I rounded him then entered the bathroom. I was still in the shower when the glass door slid open and Ace popped his head in. "What are you doing? Haven't you ever heard of privacy?" I ye
NATALIE'S POV "Alright, bye," I said, hugging them tightly. They pulled away and waved at me as they climbed into the plane. "Oh, and, Nat, please don't 'fill me up, Ace,' while you're representing our company, okay?" Amelia teased. I gave her a middle finger then watched the plane leave. Turning back to go to the car, I felt a tear slid down my face and I quickly wiped it off. "Teddy, please take me to any electronically shop nearby. I need to get a charger," I told the driver. The driver grunted then began driving the car. As we passed through the streets, I couldn't help but admire New York. It looked so much prettier at night. "Here, Ma'am," Teddy said, stopping in front of a shop. I smiled at him then stepped out of the car. When I was done buying my charger, I walked out of the shop and I collided with a woman holding a cup of coffee. "Sorry," I apologized, wiping my cloth. "I wasn't looking where I was going." "Obviously! Look what you've done to my d
NATALIE'S POV "Morning, Ace!" Ava said, coming to hug Ace from behind. Just as she was about to reach him I pulled him closer to me and wrapped my hands around his waist. "Morning, Ava," he replied, a small smirk playing around on his face. Ava glared at me and scoffed then placed her sugar sweet smile on her face again. "Are you leaving for work already? I was just about to prepare breakfast for you," she said. I caught the silhouette of someone moving swiftly beside us and I turned my face to look at the person. Jayden. Now that I had a closer and clearer look at both him and his bratty sister, I could see the resemblance between the both of them. "I am. When did you learn how to cook? Are you sure you want to cook? I really like this kitchen……and my taste buds," Ace said, hastily. I giggled when I saw the fear in his eyes. There must be a story to that one. I'll make sure to ask Sophia about that later. "You should let her cook, Ace. The woman beside does
NATALIE'S POV "Stop staring at me, Natalie. And wipe the side of your mouth. They're still waiting for your greeting," Ace whispered to my ear, a smug smile playing on his lips. I cleared my throat and wiped my hands across my lips, hoping to wipe off some drool but there was nothing there. I pinched Ace's arm then turned back to the wolves. "Thank you. You may arise," I told them and they all rose up. Ace gave me his hand to hold and walked me to a throne in front of the room. Sitting down on it, I still couldn't help but steal glances at Ace. He looked extremely sexy right now. Did he put extra effort? His hair was combed to perfection and shined. I wonder how it'd feel like if I ran my hands through his hair. "Alpha Ace," an old man with a walking stick said, coming closer to us. Beside him were four other elderly people. Three men and one woman. "Elder Ryan," Ace greeted, stoically. "It has been a while" "Truly. Is this your chosen Luna?" Elder Ryan asked
NATALIE'S POV "Ace, come bake with me," I told him as I snacked on the chocolate in my hand. Ace raised his head from his laptop and glanced lazily at me. "No," he replied, then turned his attention back to his laptop. I scowled at him then stared at the television. "Don't you think you work too much?" I asked him, standing up. Ace threw me a nonchalant glance then shrugged, facing his screen. I sighed and went to stand in front of him. "I am so not feeling this. People are meant to relax on weekends. Not bury themselves in work," I told him, grabbing the laptop and shutting it off. "Natalie, I'm doing important business," he said, frowning. "You're rich as it is. Slack off a bit. Besides, be my company! Sophia's asleep," I told him, pouting. Ace sighed and ran his hand through his hair, messing it up and making a few strands fall on his forehead. "Fine. What do you want to do?" He asked. "Great. First, I have a list of movies we're going to watch. Then, you'll help me b
NATALIE'S POV "Is this like a bad habit I don't know about or what?" I asked as I glared at the paper crumpled up in my hand. Shrugging, Ace strode to the bed and sat on it. "I'm pretty sure I remember seeing this exact card on your desk but I didn't have the time to check it out. You really do enjoy seeing me run about like a mad woman, don't you?" I continued as I rummaged through the closet. "No lies there. It makes you look sexier," he answered, winking. I put my hands on my hips as I looked at him exasperatedly. "Ace! I'm extremely unprepared and I don't know what questions to expect? What if they ask us how we met? What should I say, huh?" I asked him, incredulously. "I don't know. Figure it out," he said. I growled angrily and threw a pillow at him. I ran my hands through my damp hair and sighed. I went to sit by his side so we could plan. "What?" he asked with a puzzled expression. I glared at him and answered, "The interviewers are going to be