Maverick I had just stepped out of the restroom when my cellphone buzzed with a ring, I took it in my hand, and answered the call. "Yes, what's the update?" I asked Alex my assistant at the other end. "Sir, I've got in contact with them and there were already submissions coming in, he'd like you to see them for yourself." Alex said. "Good. I will go check it right away, and you should arrange my flight, I will be going back today." I hung up the phone and turned to leave, but that was when I saw a little boy, no more than three years old, with curly black hair, his golden eyes was staring into mine, he was hugging my leg with his tiny arms. I couldn't help but smile at the sight. "Hey there, little guy," I said, planning to ask if he was lost, I don't know why but I felt a sense of familiarity with this boy. But before I could do any of that, a woman rushed into the hallway, her eyes frantically scanning the area until they landed on the child. And then, they landed on me. H
Ember I didn't wait any minute before hugging Kai even tighter to myself and fled the place. I could feel his burning gaze on me, until I entered into the taxi and it drove away from the company. By the time I arrived at silver fang pack it was almost afternoon, I head directly to the pack estate where I lived with Lyra, Alpha Jordan and some of the omegas in the pack, I entered and plopped myself on the couch, Something smells delicious, and judging by the aroma from the food coming from the kitchen, it could only mean one thing. I stood at the kitchen entrance for sometime, Lyra whipped her head to look at me the moment she noticed I was there. Her hair had now been styled beautifully, her eyes were also shining brightly, the woman had put enough effort into looking more beautiful. "Where is he?" I asked looking around as I released Kai hand so he would go and play with his friends in the estate. "How did you know he has already arrived?" She raised her eyebrows as s
I woke up the next day and quickly prepared myself to go to the company. Fortunately, Alpha Jordan wanted Kai to stay with him, since he'll be at home all day with Lyra. Just that I was a little nervous to run into that man again, I don't think I can hide from him, most especially those piercing golden eyes staring into my black ones as if searching for the truth. Furthermore, there was even this dangerous feeling I got from him when I was close to him that day, my senses were yelling at me to run, but there was also this allure too. Pushing my hair backward, I packed it and applied gloss on my lips before grabbing my bag. Alpha Jordans Beta, Chris, will be taking me that morning. I slipped into the car as it drove away from the estate. In no time we were already in the company, "Thank you so much for the ride, you don't have to wait for me, I might take a lot later, so I'll be taking a cab back." "Alright." He nodded and drove away. I also walked into the company before
Ember."Bunny." It was that same nickname I told him I hated a lot, however I had to be professional at this instance, and looking around, we were surrounded by workers, so I'm sure he wouldn't try anything funny with me. His black shirt had two buttons undone, and his black hair was styled differently today, "It's fancy running into you here." He stretched his pocketed hand for a handshake which I took.His hand was cold, but I kept my composure as I took back my hand from his and replied with a smile, "Of course it was." I'm not really sure about that because with him here, I wanted to get out of here as soon as possible.Who would believe we're running into each other? but I just couldn't get what he wanted with all of this so I asked, "Are you also a worker here?" He laughed and suddenly stopped, "No, I just came to check things, but it was such a coincidence to run into you here. A good one I
Maverick I stood by the window, gazing out at the garden downward as I sensed someone's presence behind me, his steps was drawing closer, I turned to look at the person. "Ryder," My face gather up a frown. Alex would have to answer why this man was allowed in my house, "Good to see you, Maverick, It's been a while." He grinned. "What brings you here?" I asked curtly, shifting my gaze back to the window. I didn't want to get into small talk. At least not with this one. I heard him exhaled and plopped himself into my sofa, "Not even a drink?" Seeing I didn't reply, he began to say, "Well I'm just worried about your latest venture, I mean weren't you putting a lot on the line?" My gut tightened, as my jaw clenched in irritation. Ryder was one of the few people I could call acquaintances, considering we've known each other for a while now, and I've known him enough to knew he wasn't here for a chitchat. "I believe what I do wasn't any of your business, " "Maverick, ev
Ember I couldn't wrap my head over what Kai said, things like this never happened to him. Kai was the type of boy that shared his things with his friends. Even if his friend did something bad to him, he'd rather keep it to himself to save the friend from getting into trouble. So I was baffled by what he said. "Don't be scared alright? Mommy is here, and you have to promise not to listen to it when it tells you to do bad things alright?" With a gentle tug, I pulled him closer, my eyebrow quivering upward as I rubbed his back in soothing circles. I'm more than worried right now, Kai wasn't old enough to meet his wolf, so how could there possibly be a voice whispering something to him? And to do bad things that is. "Mommy, Kai is hungry and wants a dumpling." He suddenly said, his voice muffled by the fabric I'm wearing. "I will get you dumplings, just stay here and let me change my dress," I said as I sat him on the bed in the room, I quickly took off my dress and threw on a c
Ember"I thought you were going to a party." I asked Clara who was now walking to where I was with that same astonishment on her face."I should be asking you that, oh... Wait, now I understand, but you should've told me that you're refusing to come with me because you're actually coming with a date." My brow furrowed as I tried to make sense of Clara's words. I replayed our conversation in my head, I didn't tell her about a date, in fact I don't have any date, and I'm not even attending the party so what...? "I didn't have a date, and this is the hotel where I'm staying for the time being." I pointed out as she exclaimed loudly, "oh." Then her face suddenly switched, the confusion written off her face was gone, now replaced by her brightened face staring at me as she said, "That's great! This is actually the party, since you're here, I'm sure you can have a brief glance at the party, you can just show up with me for a few minutes before going back, I promise it's going to be fun."
Flashback I rushed into the dining room when I heard Derek's car, I hurriedly arranged the table and cups properly, before taking another spree into the kitchen, I washed my hands and dried them with the hand towels then I hung them back. I smiled, everything was in place, dessert has been made, the cake was baked, and the meal was also prepared. I took a great time that morning grilling the steaks and making sure it was all greasy and a little spicy, just as Derek liked them. His footsteps grew closer, by the time the doorknob twisted and he stepped a foot in, the foil cutout I made shouting… “Welcome back daddy, and happy birth—day” the rest of the words came out almost mechanically as a pair of black heels stepped into the sitting room. Derek stood at 6.2ft tall. His black hair was just like mine, soft and smooth. I'd helped him dry and combed them when I was little. Derek took the hand of the brunette woman behind him and brought her to my side. There was something about thei