Tarrin is the CEO of a big pharmaceutical company and holds a secret that has him locked away every full moon. Josey is a struggling older sister trying to make ends meet after she and her sister's parents mysteriously die. When Tarrin and Josey cross paths, more things than irritating each other develop, and they find they are much more closely connected than they could have imagined.
View MoreJosey lifted her eyelids just before their lips met, hoping to catch a glimpse of the sparkling glaciers the mystery man's eyes held. Instead, she was met with her sister's puppy dog brown ones looming in her face.
"Get up, Josey, you're gonna be late!" Giggling at Josey's sleepy lips perked, Emily made kissy faces at her sister."Oooo..I'm Prince Charming, kiss me!" Emily jumped into her older sister's lap, enjoying the rare chance to poke fun at her."Get off me, you dork!"Josey pushed her laughing sister onto the ground while trying not to laugh herself.Only Emily could make Josey feel embarrassed and cheerful at the same time."Spend more time worrying about yourself, Em, it's already 7, and you're going to be late as well!" Noticing the time on her alarm clock as she turned in her bed to get up, she told her sister this. Emily was still trying to gather herself from her laughing fit."Alright, alright. Don't go back to sleep, and today is the big day! I even made you breakfast!" Emily beamed at her sister."Is that smoke I smell?" Josey sniffed the air watching her sister freeze and then yell out."Oh my gosh, I forgot, the toast!" Hurrying out of the room, Emily was squealing about the toast, and Josey smiled as she shook her head.It's been seven years since their parents died in a fire at their father's warehouse. Josey recalled spending months perched outside the police station in the rain, snow, and blistering heat, begging them to solve the incident. Every time, she always got the same answer."Double suicide, that's all we can tell you." Josey would listen to these words from an officer and argue that it was impossible, but they would always repeatedly tell her the same thing."That's what the evidence shows, kid. Let it go. Move on." Josey has never moved on, at least not in her heart.Emily brought Josey out of her thoughts as she returned to the bedroom."Okay, the toast is extra brown, but I put tons of jelly on it, so it should taste ok. I will get going now, sis. Make sure you eat and text me what happens!" Emily said this, practically dancing with excitement, as she walked into their room quickly to grab her bag. They shared a small one-bedroom rental as it was all they could afford."I will, it's not till 8:30, so I have plenty of time to get ready. Have a good day in school, and DON'T skip out on piano lessons; I'm warning you now!" Josey half snapped at her in a motherly tone. They struggled with money, but thankfully Emily's musical talent landed her free piano lessons from a talent show at her school."I won't!" Emily's words trailed until Josey heard the apartment door shut.Getting out of bed, Josey suddenly jumped up and down. She was trying to contain the excitement from a text she had received late in the evening yesterday. She finally got an interview for a contract position at a large pharmaceutical company about four blocks from their apartment.Dancing around, she realized she needed to get going, and she wanted to look perfectly professional. She knew nothing about pharmaceuticals, but the position was for essential office work anyway, so she felt she could handle that at least.Josey had yet to put in her notice to the three different part-time gigs she was juggling. She wanted to wait until it was a sure thing, and then she would quit whichever couldn't be done after hours.Going into her closet, she pulled out a white dress shirt framed with a navy blue colored pantsuit. It was her most prized and only possession she had ever spent money on for herself. She also had help from Emily, who ran around handing out advertisement fliers for weeks, and then gave the little money she made to her older sister for her birthday.Tears welled up in Josey's eyes. They had struggled to make ends meet, but her younger sister had been selfless. Josey swore one day she would land a good job and buy her sister everything their parents couldn't give them. Josey prayed that day was today.Hearing the phone ring, Josey grabbed it, seeing it was the second person she owed a lot to that was calling her."Hey, making sure I'm awake?" Josey asked Jared playfully."You know it! Good luck today. I will be by the company myself later to get some things signed. Maybe I will see you there?" Jared had helped Josey get the interview through connections. Meanwhile, her friend CeCe worked there and was the one who submitted her resume. She owed both of them dinner."Maybe, hopefully, I don't make a fool of myself. Cece said that the job they are hiring for is just basic office work. I have a little experience working for the post office part-time. Making copies should be a cinch." Josey didn't want her confidence to leave just yet as she said this, but slowly, she started wondering if that were all she'd be doing in an office."You'll do fine, Josey, don't worry, but hey, I gotta go. Let me know how it goes, okay?" Jared hung up before Josey could respond. She had gotten used to his way of saying goodbye. He never does.Josey looked at the time on her phone and realized it'd been a half hour between her thoughts and the phone call, so laying her dress suit down on top of her messy comforter covered in cute smiling moon faces, she practically ran to the bathroom to wash her hair and attempt a bit of makeup.When her hair was finally dry, she was dressed, and with a bit of powder on her face, she applied playful red lip gloss. Smacking her lips, she pulled her thick black hair into a tight ponytail and went into the living room. It was a little past eight, and she knew it'd take her at least 7 minutes to walk the four blocks and 10 mins to get registered. Noticing the breakfast her sister had made, Josey felt bad and grabbed a quick bite of burnt toast and a sip of grape juice.Slipping on the only pair of black flats resembling dress shoes, she grabbed a small black purse hanging on the hooks at the door. Shutting the door behind her, she prayed everything would go smoothly today.What she didn't account time for, though, was running into her landlady standing out on the sidewalk that ran in front of several ground-floor apartments like Josey's."Good morning, Mrs. Bellard. What brings you by so early in the morning?" Josey asked with a light tone knowing her landlady was very emotionally touchy.Not saying a word, the landlady handed Josey one of the several pieces of printed paper she was holding.Not having time to read over it, Josey folded it and stuck it in her purse as it looked like some new rule notice."I'll read it the moment I can, Mrs. Bellard. Have a good day!" Estimating she had just wasted 2 minutes, Josey started a fast pace walk as she left the Landlady standing there. Josey swore she heard her say something about a new tenant but shrugged it off.Unfortunately, I got very sick in early 2023, and in October of 2023, I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma type cancer. I have finished chemo, and it is officially in remission (yay! thank the Lord). I will be updating soon, hopefully, as my energy returns. I want to finish my stories and continue others soooo badly, it is driving me crazy! I am soo sorry for the lack of updating, and keeping in touch. I hope everyone is well and I look forward to writing for you again soon. Please be patient and thank you for waiting on me, I promise to hurry!
Linux dropped Josey off, and she felt a bit of relief being home. Tarrin was his usual arrogant self in the end, and she felt stupid for feeling maybe he had warmed up to her. Turning her phone off, she decided it was officially the weekend and wouldn’t answer it for anything unless it was Emily or Cece. “See how you like that. Answer your own emails!” Yelling it out as she set her phone down, Josey plopped on the couch and stared at the TV. The apartment was quiet, and the sudden lack of noise made her uncomfortable, so she decided to head over to Cibus street and check out the food markets near the water. “Three for a dollar or two pounds for three dollars!” The vendors called out, enticing passersby with their catches of the day or homemade goods. The smell of cooked fish and bread filled the air as Josey casually strolled by each colorful stall. She even ran into Mr. Huen, who gave her a tough front but treated her to free fish bites in the end. Seeing one of her favorite
Josey shrugged, “I think I already mentioned it once. He used to show up in the warehouse when my parents were working. His Father’s office was nearby at the time, so Jared would hang out with me as I waited for dad to finish for the day,” she replied finally and then said softly, “He was there the day it happened.” Tarrin knew what she was talking about but asked, “The day the fire happened?” Josey nodded and responded, “Yes, he showed up right as I was about to run in there. Damn, he hasn’t changed one bit now that I think about it.” “There is something oddly familiar about that guy, I’m telling you. It isn’t safe for him to be around her, Tarrin.” Tarrin nodded silently at both Josey's comment and the wolf’s warning. Once Mara returns, he will know more about this Mr. Hunter from Rapture investments. When they finally reached the house, Linux spoke up, “Hey, I, uh, think I’m gonna crash at home today.” Tarrin faked a cough again and said, “I’d rather you be at the house
“Hey, that’s not funny! I get your point. Let’s focus now, please... geesh,” the wolf whined. Tarrin smiled with satisfaction that it worked. Josey was waiting anxiously for Emily to come up on stage, and Tarrin’s mind went to something else. Before the interlude ended, Tarrin leaned over and peeked through a small opening in the heavy red curtain. He could see directly where Jared and Olana sat in the reserved booth. Olana was smiling and then leaned over and whispered something to Jared, and he nodded and whispered back. Did they really know each other? Were they responsible for Josey getting stuck on the roof if that’s the case? Both of them had been at the building that day, and Jared’s coat looked identical to the one in the CCTV footage. He made a note to mention it to Mara when the recital was over. If those two were friends, then they may be working together. But for what purpose? Was Jared one of the hunters or related to the ones that killed his father? “You’re ful
Tarrin and Josey were ushered to the VIP seating, where they could see the concert hall’s stage. It was a perk of Tarrin’s company funding the upgrades of the hall and supporting the students. “I’m impressed. Who knew I would end up inside someone with such pull,” the wolf commented in Tarrin’s head. Grinning in a cocky manner, Tarrin sat next to Josey, secretly glancing at her. “Wow, I can’t believe the number of people here for the recitals. I bet Emily’s nervous,” Josey said, looking over the seated crowd below. Tarrin nodded, “The recital is a good start for many students planning their musical future. Scouts and certain company exec’s come looking for a promising start to represent.” “Speaking of company executives, do you smell that? I think it’s, damn, we have company,” the wolf whispered in Tarrin’s mind. Tarrin rolled his eyes and looked around. He didn’t know what he was smelling, but then the familiar cologne of Jared Hunter hit his nose before he spotted the CEO
Tarrin watched as Josey hesitated, looking at the many dishes in front of her. “Look, if you want to apologize for yesterday, apology accepted. You don’t have to go through all this for me. I’m just your employee,” she said, looking at him confused and glancing at the tulip bouquet on the table’s edge. Tarrin cleared his throat, “I... I know. This isn’t an apology. I’m in the public eye, so having you dressed properly is strictly for my benefit. Eating is just a necessity, and I was craving the food here, which you also benefit from. I didn’t want you, I mean us, going and sitting through the recital with our stomachs growling.” Tarrin glanced at her, trying to read her response, but she simply nodded and gently grabbed a bite of food. In the background, the sound of the violin played in tune with the waterfall while they ate in peace. Now and then, Tarrin caught himself stealing glances at Josey. He was still enamored by how beautiful she looked. “Say something. You’re blowing
They stood outside in the cold midmorning air after Mara dropped them off in front of HighFlowers. “I’m not sure what you’re up to, but I don’t want to go in there,” Josey said finally, turning to leave. Tarrin turned her back around and gently pushed her forward, “You will go in there, like it or not.” Finally walking through the silver and etched glass door, Josey stopped fighting against his insisting and looked around. The brand store was huge, and being high-end, Tarrin and Josey were immediately greeted. “Hello! Welcome to HighFlowers, right this way, Mr. Stormway,” a female attendant said, ignoring Josey and gesturing Tarrin to a lavish seating area. “I won’t be staying. Ms. Parks here is to be cared for in every aspect. We will attend a recital tonight, so please see that she is well-dressed. I will need a driver to bring her to Hydelos in an hour.” The woman nodded and looked at Josey a minute before saying, “An hour? No problem!” She then clapped her hands as sever
“Yes, reservation for two, private. Thank you,’ hanging up the call with the restaurant he booked for after the recital. Tarrin felt a bit sure of himself now. “Yeah, throwing money around is great, but that’s not how you’re going to win her heart. She isn’t like the rest of them, Tarrin Stormway. I hope you come to realize her worth,” the wolf said, getting nervous Tarrin was making a mistake, that he may make Josey distance herself further. “Hush, what do you know? You lived before there was indoor plumbing!” The wolf scoffed, “That is a lie, and you know it!” Tarrin shook his head, “Doesn’t matter. I am not doing this to impress her.” “Lie.” “I mean, she should be impressed naturally, but I’m doing this as an apology for getting her involved in my problems,” Tarrin said out loud in response. “Lie again.” “Uhg, just shut up and leave me alone.” He yelled, turning to stomp down the rest of the stairs. Linux was standing there at the bottom, staring at him. “Lab, now!” Tarri
“Okay, hold on, so you’re saying my father must have taken your blood and used it in a serum on me, and that’s why you are here, in my head?” The wolf turned and nodded, “Yes, to put it simply.” Tarrin stood and started pacing. “I mean, if this was some fairytale, sure, I could believe it. But the science says you are a disease, a mutation constantly fighting to take over.” If wolves could shrug, this one would have. “Maybe that is what I am, a mutation, but it’s straightforward. Who do you think would win if you and I were stuck in a box, fighting to get out?” Tarrin eyed him before stomping and heading back the way they came. “We are done here. You won’t be getting out of anything or taking it over. That’s a fact,” he snapped and then stopped, looking back at the wolf, “and another thing, don’t you ever, EVER, lay my hands on Josey again. She’s scared of me now because of you!” The wolf suddenly fell back, rolling with laughter. “Ha, you think you can stop me? Good luck. The
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