FOURTEEN PART 1

When Ava encountered Blake Redwood, the imposing and formidable Alpha of the Redwood pack, he was playfully crawling on all fours in the boardroom, still maintaining his human shape, while Noah gleefully rode on his back.

"Mama!" Noah jumped down from Blake's back and into Ava's waiting arms.

The billionaire CEO of Redwood Industries flashed a charming grin from the floor, his blonde hair falling over his forehead. Ava could see why Randi was smitten. He was attractive. Not as captivating as Grayson, of course, but still appealing.

Randi placed a comforting hand on Ava's shoulder. "There's something special about those Redwood men, don't you think? We're incredibly fortunate."

Blake rose from his position and ran a hand through his hair, adjusting his suit. Even when he wasn't directly looking at Randi, it seemed like his attention was always drawn to her.

The intensity of their exchange made Ava feel like an intruder, witnessing a private moment.

"Setting that aside, Ava, it is my pr