Tiana kept Brad waiting for about an hour when he arrived because her sister insisted on beating her face to perfection. While she didn’t see the need for applying all the many powders and cosmetics if she’d still wash them up before bed, her sister insisted she looked exquisite for her first official date with Rico.
By the time they left the apartment it was already half past nine. She smacked Brad’s head playfully when he bowed as he opened the door for her.
“Ouch! That hurts!”
“I told you to stop doing that.” She reminded him laughing.
“We’ll go through the back.” Brad announced as they approached the HQ.
“I never knew there was a back entrance.” She replied as he drove into the underground parking lot.
“Rico kept it out of staffs’ view.” He explained turning off the car’s ignition.
“Wow!” She excl
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Turning off the desktop in her temporary office Tiana proceeded to clear her desk, her work here was done and she was glad for it. Rico had found a substitute for her so she was to meet him and her family at Kanen Caterers. Tara, he and her would head to the penthouse to go over her report. Tonight was no doubt going to be a long one, she thought grimly. His absence in her life for the past three weeks left an ache in her. Well, it wasn’t like he had been absent all this while, what she meant was that she hadn’t really seen him in the past three weeks…their only discussion had been work alone. She had briefed him along with the Heads of Departments last week during the regular bi-weekly staff meeting and rushed down here immediately after.She dug her nails on the edge of the desk, her face contorting painfully. The strong razor-like recurring pains she felt in her abdomen. It was the umpteenth time in two day she intense pains. It started out
Tiana stretched noisily and resumed chewing her nails, an irresistible humiliating habit she found recently. She closed the folder containing the rate cards of the four different Social Media Management Agencies she just finished reviewing. Rico insisted they would work with whichever one she chose.“Your insight is now as good as mine.” He had reiterated when he brought their dinner…the one he cooked while she was busy with work. Her Rico was gifted in so many things and the culinary skill was one of them; she was glad he was great at it. She had noticed that Brad and Cynthia were almost never around whenever she had a sleepover…they only showed up to welcome her and sometimes at the dinner table. After dinner Rico had kept her company for hours before he excused himself to go to bed.The backache caused by the long hours of sitting in an uncomfortable dining chair was getting unbearable and God knows she’d give anything t
Rico gasped when she kissed him full on the lips, his little, shy, naïve mate got bolder with each passing second. He remembered their first kiss vividly when he edged her to open up to him…commanded even. He returned her gentle kisses while his hands roamed her body, he grabbed her breasts roughly but not enough to cause her discomfort. Breaking off the kiss he took each nipple between his thumb and index fingers, stroking them ever gently,“They are beautiful.” “Are they?” “I will tell you if they weren’t.” He replied huskily. Feeling a rush of hot moistness and stickiness trailing down her nectar Tiana moaned loudly. Her nipples stood more erect if they weren’t already at his skillful hands and when she smelt the thickness of their arousal in the room, she inhaled it and revelled in it. She grabbed the sheets and arched her back, her breasts swelling, her nipples tightening in suffocating pleasure as Rico fastened the pace of his stroking.
Needing to take a piss, Rico got out of bed sleepily and headed to the toilet. He threw himself on the bed when he returned from the toilet and groaned as something awfully cold touched his back. He sleepily reached for it so he could toss it away and paused when he felt the coldness of metal against his palm.His eyes snapped open, alertness in them. Sitting up immediately, he rolled over to his side, his vision adjusting to the pitch darkness.“WHAT?!” Max shouted perplexed when they finally saw the intruder…Neither of them could ever mistake what they saw for something else…Before them on a gold pendant that has a circle of seven wolves and a wolf in the centre of the circle, all howling at a full moon. The lone wolf in the centre of the circle represented the Alpha and the seven wolves in the circle were the seven packs that came together to make the Tsauno Lycan Clan. The Tavala! O
The Chata was awfully quiet as they waited for the reason an unscheduled Assembly was called by Matin two hours ago. Everyone who could make it hurried down as soon as they could with many hoping it wasn’t to announce that they had lost their strongholds in the human world: Sameer’s and Axel’s as the Head of Defense and Chief of Police respectively because losing those holds meant without reasonable doubts that they failed as a Clan in achieving their mission in the human world…Rico cleared his throat loudly, drawing everyone’s attention to him but for some reasons he couldn’t fathom he didn’t feel his usual calm or confidence. He didn’t trust himself enough to handle this Assembly. He still felt the wetness at the back of his throat which meant his mate was still bawling her eyes out.Avery heard the silent plea Rico gave her as he took a sip from his glass glancing at her. She’d lost
Chapter 35: I Am Too Toxic For You, Pup Tiana parked her car in front of her parent’s house. She planned to return to her apartment by Monday. She had spent a good eight days here. The truth was after her failed attempt at a relationship with Rico she hung out more with her family…practically moved in again but what was she to do? It was her only ticket out of depression. She had told herself after he told her to leave with the damned two letter word that she didn’t care or feel anything towards him, she even resolved to quit working for him but when monday came, she couldn’t stay back…she couldn’t quit. Her wolf still whimpered in her head from time to time but still sought to be with…to see their Rico. When he finally arrived at half past ten that morning: the monday after their breakup it had taken all the ounce of strength in her not to run into his arms. He didn’t say a word to her other than introduce her to one Professor Beredugo and inform her that he would walk her through
Tiana grabbed Rico’s hand as she waited for her turn, he was all the emotional support she desperately needed. The butterflies flapping their wings in her stomach filled her with more dread.Finally, today came! After three whole dreadful months of intense preparation and rehearsals; her thesis defense day. Rico had helped her work through it about two days ago yet she couldn’t help but get nervous at the prospect of facing a panel of unfamiliar faces who would score her based on their perspective of her. Her family had also come with her, in their own car of course.Before they came down from his car, Rico had given her an earpod…he had fixed it for her himself. Insisting that she needed it for his support and so she could be able to hear him in her head. Her friends, Ian and Aubrey finished theirs about three hours ago.“Breathe.” She heard him whisper when her name was announced as the next. She stood up, glancing at him, his slight nod and reassuring smile told her she would do ex
Tiana a unconsciously glanced at the elevator when it dinged signalling Rico’s arrival and her heart twisted in pain seeing the beautiful Seline looking at him tenderly, it was supposed to be her not Seline. They were the perfect couple. The sad thing was Rico wasn’t committed to her. She blinked as her eyes itched her, three months after their infamous breakup her feelings for him never changed but grew and she understood the saying now more than ever ‘that the heart wants what it can’t have better.’ She could never have him yet her heart yearned to be with him. She ought to be jealous of Seline but she wasn’t. She felt pity for the poor woman who had been nothing but sweet and kind to her. The woman even referred to her as her sister! She just couldn’t hate Seline because they were both guilty of one crime: loving a man who didn’t love them in return. After his apology three months ago, Rico never acted differently to her: keeping his office door open, gawking at her and pretending
The ridara was unnaturally quiet as everyone ate in silence because their alpha was still unconscious. Staring at Rico, Sameer wondered how he managed to present a calm facade in extreme cases such as this. As a matter of fact, Rico’s calm in difficult cases such as this was why he was loved by Tsauno and the reason many were ready to die with Rico and he, Sameer, was not exempted. “Why are you not blaming me, Rico?” Rico chewed and swallowed the mouthful, he took a sip from his glass of water, gently kept the glass of water on the table,“Because, it’s not what we need right now.” “It’s been seven days and you haven’t said anything about it.” Sameer argued. “That doesn't mean I’m not worried, for wolfsakes…I imprinted on her and between us, we know how that feels… the knowledge of not being able to protect what you swore to protect with your life plus the fact that she’s my mate complicates my entire life.” Rico finished, shoving a spoonful of rice in his mouth. “I’m sorry I too
“I’m Sameer Rudolph.” She heard the head of defense say as he pulled a chair, she failed to notice earlier in front of her. She watched him cross his legs,“Your reputation precedes you, Sir…. Axel Shane, the chief of police.” She continued gruffly turning to face Axel who pulled another chair,“ and Mr Coat, my abductor.” She finished with exaggerated flourish. Looking at the pup sitting before him and her sarky tone, Sameer couldn’t hold himself from laughing. “He has a name you know?” Sameer informed her after composing himself,“His name is Damien, he is a doctor and as matter of fact, the founder of Dams Hospital and Dam Medical Outreach.” Tiana rolled her eyes at the lavish explanation.“Why am I here?” She asked him using her alpha tone. Sameer smiled at her and snapped his fingers, he could see through her fear and for a she-wolf who had no guidance all her life, she was doing a good job at hiding it. Tiana watched Sameer as he reclined in his chair, his face calm and compos
Rico paced the ridara restlessly, muttering inaudibly. Damien was supposed to return four hours ago with his mate but he wasn’t…the exasperating part was that the idiot neither responded to his call nor mind-links. Tara pushed another glass into Rico’s hand with a wide grin. “What?” He snarled at her, noticing the mischief in her smile as he sipped the alcohol, he welcomed the burning in his throat it was the only thing keeping Max and him sane. “Nothing,” Tara replied chuckling,“Just relax, Damien is probably stepping on your nerves.” “And I’ll break his neck when he returns.” He announced, eliciting another roar of laughter from his kalala. “What’s funny?” He demanded, arching his brow. Damien wasn’t here with his mate and they found it funny? “Everything.” Hadiza answered him,“That’s the first word you’ve said since Damien’s announcement that we all understand.” “Really?” He asked her wyrily. He’d been explaining to them, how come they never got it. “Come on, boss” Sameer rep
Tiana a unconsciously glanced at the elevator when it dinged signalling Rico’s arrival and her heart twisted in pain seeing the beautiful Seline looking at him tenderly, it was supposed to be her not Seline. They were the perfect couple. The sad thing was Rico wasn’t committed to her. She blinked as her eyes itched her, three months after their infamous breakup her feelings for him never changed but grew and she understood the saying now more than ever ‘that the heart wants what it can’t have better.’ She could never have him yet her heart yearned to be with him. She ought to be jealous of Seline but she wasn’t. She felt pity for the poor woman who had been nothing but sweet and kind to her. The woman even referred to her as her sister! She just couldn’t hate Seline because they were both guilty of one crime: loving a man who didn’t love them in return. After his apology three months ago, Rico never acted differently to her: keeping his office door open, gawking at her and pretending
Tiana grabbed Rico’s hand as she waited for her turn, he was all the emotional support she desperately needed. The butterflies flapping their wings in her stomach filled her with more dread.Finally, today came! After three whole dreadful months of intense preparation and rehearsals; her thesis defense day. Rico had helped her work through it about two days ago yet she couldn’t help but get nervous at the prospect of facing a panel of unfamiliar faces who would score her based on their perspective of her. Her family had also come with her, in their own car of course.Before they came down from his car, Rico had given her an earpod…he had fixed it for her himself. Insisting that she needed it for his support and so she could be able to hear him in her head. Her friends, Ian and Aubrey finished theirs about three hours ago.“Breathe.” She heard him whisper when her name was announced as the next. She stood up, glancing at him, his slight nod and reassuring smile told her she would do ex
Chapter 35: I Am Too Toxic For You, Pup Tiana parked her car in front of her parent’s house. She planned to return to her apartment by Monday. She had spent a good eight days here. The truth was after her failed attempt at a relationship with Rico she hung out more with her family…practically moved in again but what was she to do? It was her only ticket out of depression. She had told herself after he told her to leave with the damned two letter word that she didn’t care or feel anything towards him, she even resolved to quit working for him but when monday came, she couldn’t stay back…she couldn’t quit. Her wolf still whimpered in her head from time to time but still sought to be with…to see their Rico. When he finally arrived at half past ten that morning: the monday after their breakup it had taken all the ounce of strength in her not to run into his arms. He didn’t say a word to her other than introduce her to one Professor Beredugo and inform her that he would walk her through
The Chata was awfully quiet as they waited for the reason an unscheduled Assembly was called by Matin two hours ago. Everyone who could make it hurried down as soon as they could with many hoping it wasn’t to announce that they had lost their strongholds in the human world: Sameer’s and Axel’s as the Head of Defense and Chief of Police respectively because losing those holds meant without reasonable doubts that they failed as a Clan in achieving their mission in the human world…Rico cleared his throat loudly, drawing everyone’s attention to him but for some reasons he couldn’t fathom he didn’t feel his usual calm or confidence. He didn’t trust himself enough to handle this Assembly. He still felt the wetness at the back of his throat which meant his mate was still bawling her eyes out.Avery heard the silent plea Rico gave her as he took a sip from his glass glancing at her. She’d lost
Needing to take a piss, Rico got out of bed sleepily and headed to the toilet. He threw himself on the bed when he returned from the toilet and groaned as something awfully cold touched his back. He sleepily reached for it so he could toss it away and paused when he felt the coldness of metal against his palm.His eyes snapped open, alertness in them. Sitting up immediately, he rolled over to his side, his vision adjusting to the pitch darkness.“WHAT?!” Max shouted perplexed when they finally saw the intruder…Neither of them could ever mistake what they saw for something else…Before them on a gold pendant that has a circle of seven wolves and a wolf in the centre of the circle, all howling at a full moon. The lone wolf in the centre of the circle represented the Alpha and the seven wolves in the circle were the seven packs that came together to make the Tsauno Lycan Clan. The Tavala! O
Rico gasped when she kissed him full on the lips, his little, shy, naïve mate got bolder with each passing second. He remembered their first kiss vividly when he edged her to open up to him…commanded even. He returned her gentle kisses while his hands roamed her body, he grabbed her breasts roughly but not enough to cause her discomfort. Breaking off the kiss he took each nipple between his thumb and index fingers, stroking them ever gently,“They are beautiful.” “Are they?” “I will tell you if they weren’t.” He replied huskily. Feeling a rush of hot moistness and stickiness trailing down her nectar Tiana moaned loudly. Her nipples stood more erect if they weren’t already at his skillful hands and when she smelt the thickness of their arousal in the room, she inhaled it and revelled in it. She grabbed the sheets and arched her back, her breasts swelling, her nipples tightening in suffocating pleasure as Rico fastened the pace of his stroking.