Of all the wolves I could encounter today, why did it have to be my estranged husband, Tristan Hale?“Sorry for the short notice, Elaine. You can sit here so you can easily hear us,” Mr. Smith stated as he gestured to the seat on his right, opposite Tristan. I nodded and smiled awkwardly, bowing my head to acknowledge Tristan’s presence. I didn’t want to cause any ruckus on my first day. Mr. Smith didn’t deserve it, considering the opportunity he gave me by hiring me at this company.With that, I took a deep breath and tried my best to act professionally. Yet, it seemed impossible, seeing how Tristan was smirking as he gazed at me.My stomach clenched with discomfort. I tried to compose myself, taking a deep breath to steady my nerves. My hands felt clammy, but I forced myself to act naturally. To distract myself, I pretended to write something, though my hand trembled slightly. I couldn’t see him, but I was certain Tristan’s eyes were fixed on me through my peripheral vision, making
ElaineI forced myself to stay calm, pulling my arm away from his grasp. “Isn’t it obvious? I’m working as Mr. Smith’s secretary,” I replied coolly."Secretary? You’re working as a secretary?” he snapped in disbelief. His grip on my arm tightened as he continued to glare at me. “Are you hearing yourself, Elaine? You're an Alpha’s wife, and here you are, embarrassing yourself. Tell me, Elaine, are you doing this to annoy me? Did you apply to Roma Aesthetics because you want to humiliate me? Tell me. Because if you do, then you are winning! You are humiliating me to the fullest with this act!”I scoffed, feeling a strange satisfaction at his discomfort. "I don’t care. Whatever you do or feel is not my concern anymore."“What the fuck did you say?” he said, narrowing his eyes with anger.I snapped my arm from his grasp and said, “I said, you are no longer my business. You can do or feel whatever you want without worrying about my opinion. I am done with you, Tristan. We are so done. So,
Tristan"Hi, Tristan! Good thing you’re already here!” Megan exclaimed, wrapping her arms around my neck.I felt a sense of confusion creeping into my thoughts as I tried to understand what I was seeing. Megan stood before me, her bags scattered around her, giving the impression that she intended to stay here for long. I felt surprised and a bit annoyed. Megan should have known that I don't like surprises, especially ones like this. We hadn't even discussed moving in together yet, let alone made any plans.The maids looked just as startled as I was, their wide eyes suggesting they were already gossiping about Megan's unexpected arrival.I gently removed Megan's hands from my neck, signaling for her to be more discreet in front of the maids. My mind raced, trying to figure out what this meant for my reputation among the pack, which was already delicate, thanks to my stubborn wife."What do you think you’re doing?" I asked firmly, trying to comprehend her sudden appearance. "Why are you
Tristan"Hi, Tristan! Good thing you’re already here!” Megan exclaimed, wrapping her arms around my neck.I felt a sense of confusion creeping into my thoughts as I tried to understand what I was seeing. Megan stood before me, her bags scattered around her, giving the impression that she intended to stay here for long. I felt surprised and a bit annoyed. Megan should have known that I don't like surprises, especially ones like this. We hadn't even discussed moving in together yet, let alone made any plans.The maids looked just as startled as I was, their wide eyes suggesting they were already gossiping about Megan's unexpected arrival.I gently removed Megan's hands from my neck, signaling for her to be more discreet in front of the maids. My mind raced, trying to figure out what this meant for my reputation among the pack, which was already delicate, thanks to my stubborn wife."What do you think you’re doing?" I asked firmly, trying to comprehend her sudden appearance. "Why are you
ElaineI was slowly adjusting to my role as Mr. Smith’s secretary. Thanks to Ester, my transition had been much smoother.That morning, Ester and her husband, Jensen, came to the office to gather her things. It was Ester's last day before her maternity leave, and everyone came by to say their goodbyes.Everyone gathered around, offering parting gifts and heartfelt words for her. "This is for the baby," said Susan, handing over a beautifully wrapped package."Just a little something to welcome the new arrival," added Mark, giving Ester a small, intricately carved wooden rattle.Ester’s husband, Jensen, helped her carefully place her belongings into a box. They worked together seamlessly, sharing quiet smiles and occasional laughter. Jensen's gentle demeanor and supportive presence were evident in the way he handled Ester’s things with such care. Elaine was one lucky she-wolf to have a supportive and caring husband like Jensen.As I watched them, I couldn’t help but feel a bit jealous.
ElaineToday was such an important day for Roma Aesthetics, with Mr. Smith set to have an emergency meeting involving a critical project with the department heads. As Mr. Smith’s secretary, it fell upon me to prepare for this crucial gathering. Without hesitation, I sprang into action, meticulously curating the agenda, gathering crucial documents, and ensuring the meeting room was flawlessly set up, leaving no detail overlooked. I waited for them patiently while holding my clipboard, ready to jot down notes as usual.A few minutes later, the participants arrived. Everyone was seated in their respective seats, waiting for Mr. Smith to arrive. When he did, he took his place at the head of the table.Nancy Green from marketing sat to his right, looking especially pleased with herself. She never missed a chance to remind us of her importance. To her left were John Carter from client relations and Karen Mitchell from the creative team, both experienced and respected in their fields. A few
ElaineAs the meeting continued, I tried to focus. This was a big change for me, but Mr. Smith believed in me. I felt resolute and ready to face this challenge for Roma Aesthetics.After the meeting, as everyone left, I stayed behind, organizing my notes carefully. I was the last to leave the room. When I stepped out, I saw Nancy waiting for me, looking smug. She spoke to me with a superior tone."Well, well, well," Nancy said, sneering. "Look who's under my wing now.”I took a deep breath, trying to sound as professional as possible. “I promised Mr. Smith that I would do my best to make this project a success. I hope that we can put aside our differences and work in a professional manner.”“Of course,” Nancy stated, making me grin in joy. But then, my smile disappeared when she uttered her next sentence. “But get ready, Elaine. I won't make things easy for you."She gave a harsh, mocking laugh before turning on her heel and walking down the hallway, clearly celebrating her newfound a
ElaineMy mood soured upon seeing Tristan. He was wearing a blue nylon jacket with a white shirt underneath, chinos, and white sneakers. He had this boy-next-door charm that I rarely saw in him. What was even more surprising was that he was smiling at me, far from the grumpy demeanor he usually displayed.Weird!“Hi, Elaine. How are you today?” he asked, wearing his friendliest smile. I didn’t want to sound conceited, but I had a feeling that Tristan was trying to impress me with his look. Admittedly, he looked different with his slicked-back hairstyle. It was a far cry from his usual strict and ruthless appearance. He looked more relaxed and, well, happy.And yet, I wasn’t impressed. I didn’t know the reason behind this facade, but I knew better than to trust him with anything.“Good, until you came to ruin my day,” I answered, rolling my eyes. Tristan smirked and caressed his chin. It seemed he was in the mood to ruin my day further.“Oh, don’t be like that, honey. I’m just here to