After walking away from Freddy, I headed back to my classroom. I kept thinking about Freddy's disappointed expression and his words. I tried to concentrate in class. For a moment, I thought I had forgotten everything, but a question crossed my mind. Did my heart still love Freddy? Could I fall in love again? He really loved me, didn't he? If things had been different and he had been the one to find me with another man, would he be willing to give me a second chance?A million questions flooded my mind. It was impossible to attend my classes, but what affected me most was the image of Bennett, who had warned me countless times to stay away from his brother. Remembering his husky, dangerous voice, my body suddenly trembled. The moon goddess had granted me a destined mate, but did he hate me and force me to stop thinking about him? Something was definitely wrong with me. I shook my head and pushed both Freddy and Bennett out of my mind. Class was slow, but the professor ordered us t
I quickly grabbed my coffee and headed for Bennett's office. But, when I was only a few steps away from the coffee machine, I heard the women's voices again. "I'm sure Alpha Bennett is in love with his new secretary. After all, how do you explain him doing those things only with her?Hearing that, my movements stopped immediately. Was it true? What if Bennett was in love with me and didn't know how to accept it? Thinking about it, I looked toward his office door and swallowed dryly. I shook my head and advanced to the door in silence. As soon as I entered, I walked to his desk and my eyes fell on the prominent man sitting at it. Fuck, his aura was alluring, his eyes pierced me and his breath hung in the air. I inhaled his scent for a second before I heard his husky voice. "I was asking other employees about you,” he asked.When I heard him say that, I couldn't help but remember the conversation of the female employees. I was silent for a few seconds until he spoke again. "So?"I
As he was working on the final files, someone knocked on the office door. "Come in" Bennett said. At that moment, the door opened and one of the cafeteria employees walked in with two trays of food."I've brought you your lunch, alpha" said the man. But, before placing the trays on the desk, Bennett got up and sat down on the other double couch. As soon as Bennett took the trays he turned his gaze to me and motioned for me to join him. I froze completely at his request. Was this normal? Did he usually eat with his secretaries?I didn't even have time to think when he just asked me to join him again. I silently got up from the couch and sat down next to him to enjoy lunch. When the flavors of the food reached my mouth, I closed my eyes and sighed. Fuck, everything was utterly delicious. It was evident that Bennett had good taste.After a while, we finished eating and went back to work. I sat back down with the files and continued doing my quick analysis. After a few hours, I s
From Freddy's point of viewI knew Hester worked at my brother's company, but when the elevator door opened and I saw her standing there in her tight leather skirt and white shirt, I was speechless. Something inside me stirred. Fuck, I missed caressing her body with my fingers and kissing her sweet lips. However, as I was about to say something, she just looked at my brother and said goodbye.As I watched her walk away, I arched an eyebrow and turned my attention back to Bennett."Freddy" he said, glaring at me."Brother, I came to see some friends who work here. But I'd better go now" I said, not wanting to lose Hester. After saying this, I was about to run for the stairs, right behind Hester, but Bennett's deep voice stopped me before I moved. "Follow me" he said turning toward his office
The reality is that my parents and Bennett had come to an agreement. In fact, as soon as he got married, he would be obligated to live at Alpha Manor with his wife and children. But after breaking off their engagement, our mother was very angry. "So, does that mean you came here to talk to me about this," he said with a controlled grimace on his lips. I swallowed dryly as I sensed his annoyance and nodded "Yes, we are brothers after all. I'd like to know how it's going here."Bennett gave me a sidelong glance and pursed his lips "Good" he said expressionlessly. I kept silent for a while and gritted my teeth. Although he was my brother, his wolf knew no bounds and his alpha aura could attack me. However, when I was trying to control myself, his voice came again "Come on, say what you came to tell me, and don
From Hester's point of view.Just another morning at Bennett's company. The work was more than I was used to doing as an assistant.Even the hours seemed to pass more slowly. However, as the days went by, I was learning a lot more about the company. In addition, Bennett had taught me some rules I didn't know, such as the proper way to walk and eat. On the other hand, I got to a point where I no longer worried much about what I would do the next day, because Bennett always changed my schedule without warning. Now I was spending a lot of time with him in his office, watching him work, eating and talking in important meetings. I knew his every gesture. I knew when something bothered him or pleased him. Every movement of his lips had a different meaning. That's how I began to develop a surge of feelings for him. I had no idea what was going through my head, but every time I was near hi
My heart was beating fast and my legs were clenching. Bennett stood still, staring into my eyes. Every second was a damn hour, but at that moment I felt as if something was pulling me into his chest. In that instant, however, Bennett's eyes flicked to my lips, creating a kind of sparkle in my pussy. Did he feel the same way I did? As I thought about that, I noticed Bennett tilt his head toward my face, but just as our noses were about to collide, a voice behind the office door intervened. "Alpha, may I come in?" a male voice called out. Bennett shook his head and looked away quickly, taking a couple of steps. My body still wasn't taking in what had just happened. I stood there motionless for a few seconds.Bennett was about to kiss me. Was that what he had leaned in for? Even I couldn't believe that was possible. However, not giving it much thought, I shook my head and Bennett told the man to go into the office. In an instant the office door opened and in walked a tall man with
When the elevator door opened, Bennett was the first to step out. I was amazed, as everyone present, upon seeing him, bowed to him in respect. In fact, they always treated him like he was a king. The reality is that being an alpha was basically the same as being a powerful king. They could have hundreds of women and even have their Luna and mistresses in the same mansion. However, no one had ever seen Bennett have an affair outside of his engagement to the alpha's daughter. He tended to just keep busy with his business and the affairs of the pack. Unlike other alphas, who never went from one controversy to another because of their multiple sexual encounters and disputes between illegitimate heirs. Thinking about that, I watched as Bennett walked to his car and started it up. I stood waiting for Derek to get into the car, but he remained standing. At that, I opened the passenger door and positioned myself to get in. However, Derek grabbed the passenger door and opened it.
Bennett's growl made everyone fall to their knees on the ground at once. At that moment, my eyes fell on his face. His grim expression and the way his eyes turned black made him look fucking sexy. Thinking about that, I shook my head and snapped back to reality. "Are you okay?" Lucas asked.I nodded my head and looked at him with a raised eyebrow "Lucas? Why did you bring him? I called out to you!" I asked in a soft whisper.Lucas stroked my hair as he held my hand "I was at the Alpha mansion when I got your call".When I heard that, a solar discomfort crossed my chest. I couldn't help but think of Agatha, who now lived there, and Bennett, who evidently went to see her."Hester, why were you out of the house? You're still hot with fever" she hinted at me when she saw my silence.I looked up and smelled Bennett's delicious scent. But, before I could say anything, the old man's voice was heard. "Alpha, Bennett, please forgive us..." said the man fearfully.Bennett looked at the man a
Immediately, four burly men approached from the parking lot. Two of them grabbed the girl's arm and tried to pull her away from me, while the other two guards grabbed me by the waist and dragged me away. The girl's screams, full of terror, could be heard over and over again. My mind was clouded for a few seconds as everyone passing by on the street began to approach to see the scene. "Let go of me!" I couldn't even finish my words when suddenly the old woman pushed me and I fell backwards to the ground. The pain in my back became even more intense as I tried to get up "Leave the girl alone!" I shouted angrily.Alpha Erik let out a growl and stopped in front of me "Who the hell do you think you are to threaten an alpha?" he insinuated, kicking my side causing a scream of pain to escape my lips.I didn't even say a word when he leaned over and grabbed my neck. "I don't know who the hell you are, but you just made a huge mistake. I'll make your life a living hell! I wasn't scared of
After a few minutes, I got off the elevator and walked through the lobby straight to the exit, but, just then, Delilah's gaze landed on me. I tried to ignore her and make my way, but she ran up and stopped right in front of me with a smile on her face."Oh, Hester, is something wrong? Let me guess..." Delilah paused as her sneer became more and more evident. It was obvious that everyone in the company knew about Bennett's engagement. At that, I looked away from Delilah and tried to make my way over, but she stopped me again. "I know... Alpha showed you where you really belong. Gosh, have you seen Miss Agatha? She's a goddess, she's beautiful, she's got money, she's elegant, and besides, she's marrying Alpha Bennett. Clearly, there is no more room for trash lovers like you" Delilah said mockingly. Her words came to me like a big poisoned dagger, but I just shook my head and looked at her. "You can believe whatever you want. I don't have time for your bullshit"I didn't expect her
The mere touch of Bennett's hand on my wrist made my whole body shudder. I immediately turned my gaze to him and tried to break free from his grip, but he tightened his fingers and held me steady. "Why are you so stubborn?" he asked looking at me with his deep, cold eyes. "I don't want you to touch me again," I growled, before I jerked my hand roughly and loosened his grip.I took a step back and pulled my body away from his, but he frowned and his gaze became calmer."You're still burning hot. You have a fever""That's none of your business. Go and worry about your wife, she's your future Luna, she does deserve all your concern." A roar came out of my throat without me being able to help it.I wanted to turn and run away from the office, but he grabbed my arm again and pulled me to his hard chest "You must calm down" he said, leaving his warm breath on my face. "Let go of me! I'm not going to calm down!" I screamed, struggling to pull away from his grip, but he only tightened hi
When I finished showering, I stepped out of the bathroom and noticed that my body was shaking. I shook my head to calm down as I put on a dress and a pair of low heels. Part of me wanted to go back to bed and keep sleeping, but I needed to break away from this thing that was killing me inside. . Thinking about it, I combed my hair and went downstairs to the living room. "Will you go out?" my mother asked with a raised eyebrow. "Yes, I'll go to the company. I must finish some urgently needed work" I hinted, clenching my fists behind my back. "But you have a fever. You can't. "Don't worry. I'll be fine" I announced trying to calm my mother down. She nodded and I said goodbye before leaving the house. I took a cab and headed for the company.As soon as the car pulled up, my eyes widened at the decorations all over the place. It was obvious that everything was for Bennett's engagement. "We've arrived" said the cab driver, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Thank you very much", I s
After talking to Lucas for a while, he let out a sigh and got up from the couch "Are you hungry? Do you want me to fix you something to eat?" "No, thanks. Where's my mother?" I asked, changing the subject."She's asleep. I didn't want her to be here when you came over" He said with a raised eyebrow."Thank you. I'll go to my room. I'll get some sleep" I said getting up from the couch without any encouragement. Lucas nodded his head, but before I took a step, I heard his voice at my back "Are you going to be okay?". At his question, I turned around and a smirk left my lips "Lucas... if you knew Bennett was going to marry Agatha, why didn't you tell me? He has to reject me in order to marry me" I asked curiously. "I know. And you don't know how much I thought about it. But, when I went back to training, Alpha Bennett talked to me" he said, leaving me surprised. "What?""Apparently there's a way to break the mate bond without you dying or him losing the title. But only he knows that
From Lucas's point of viewWhat had happened to Hester? Where could she be? I walked in circles all damn night hoping to find her. However, when I finally got through to her, she sounded dazed, as if something bad had happened. "Did you talk to her?" my mother suddenly asked. "Yes, she... She spent the night with some friends. She'll be back soon" I said, lying. My mother sighed in relief and went back to her room. After all, we'd been up all morning waiting for Hester. I really wanted to talk to Hester alone when she got home. She didn't sound good on the phone, which set off an alarm in me. Thinking about it, I heard a car parked in front of the house. I quickly ran to the window and saw her get out of the car. I opened the door and waited for her, but, as soon as she looked at me, I was wide-eyed. Her eyes were puffy and her dress was wet. "Hester, what happened to you?" I asked, swallowing spittle.Her small body began to tremble as she took a deep breath "I just spent
I wiped the handkerchief across her cheek and wiped them away. She froze for a second, until something brought her back to herself and she snatched the handkerchief from my hand."What are you doing?" "I dry your tears" I answered. "What for? Who cares what I look like? The only one I cared that saw me, doesn't care about me. He only saw me with eyes of lust" she added turning her face red again."Leave that man" I hinted. She let out a bitter smile and threw the handkerchief to the ground "I know he doesn't love me, nor does he care about our bond. But I don't plan to destroy him, I'll just walk away and get my life together. You can leave me alone" she hinted sure of her words.She tried to turn to walk away, but a smirk peeked at my lips "Do you really think Alpha Bennett will let you go so easily? He won't stop. He'll find you and lock you up. Only I can get you out of his malicious clutches"She looked at me without saying anything. She just smiled curtly and walked off into t
How could I live now without Bennett? I had fallen completely in love with the man. Suddenly, all the memories of him came to my mind. His face, his body, the way I thought he treated me out of love.... It was all a lie. I had deluded myself into something that didn't exist. He was the alpha Bennett, a man without heart or mercy. Everyone was right: Bennett was cruel. However, as those thoughts entered my head, I felt my eyes sparkle strangely. "Stop the car!" I shouted.Despite that, however, Walter looked at me and continued driving. "Stop the damn car!" I shouted loudly.At that, Walter slammed on the brakes and stopped the car in a corner of the road.Without saying anything, I opened the door and tried to get out, but, just before I put my legs out, I felt Walter grab my arm. "Where are you going?” he asked as he approached me "This place is dangerous" he said as he approached me. I felt his breath hit my face, but I didn't push him away; rather I looked him in the eyes