Even after trying a few times when I couldn’t get Keir’s approval, I was really annoyed. I could feel that Keir was doing it intentionally to annoy me. I bit down hard on my lower lip to hide my irritation and picked up the cup once again for the seventh time.I only murmured in a low voice, “Let me try again, Sir.”Keir’s emerald eyes looked calm and observant. He was silently analysing my all reactions. I could feel his gaze on my every move.Within two minutes, I came back with a huge tray in my hand. I brought hot water, sugar, milk powder, coffee and tea pouches and a few other essentials. Placing the tray on his table, I claimed in an exhausted voice, hiding my annoyance perfectly, “Now, teach me how to make your perfect coffee. I will follow your steps next time.”Keir was a little puzzled at first and then, a little, unpredictable smirk curved his lips as he looked up, closing the file in his hand, “Do you want your boss to make his own coffee? What’s the use of having a PA th
‘Now, my head is hurting.’ I felt restless and irritable as I looked out of the window of that luxurious car. Instantly, I heard a husky voice next to me, “Why are you wasting time? Didn’t I ask you to concentrate?” “Ahem!” I cleared my throat and smiled a bit to cover my annoyance, “My brain will explode, Sir. Let me take a ten-minute break at least. I have been working for so long.” Keir was also flipping the pages of a file in his hand as he looked up at me and answered coldly, “You started working only one hour ago, and I noticed that you got distracted six times within that one hour. When did you exactly work?” I only stared at him for a few seconds and again, focused on the pages of those boring documents in my hand. Keir asked me to find out and mark all the deals the AJC organisation signed with the Jupiter agency. Surprisingly, I found out that they signed numerous deals and all the deals were off big budgets. But, there weren't many details about the deals. I could fee
“Of course, not for dancing or having fun.” Keir answered casually, “I will be there to investigate something and meet with a customer. Unfortunately, it is a couple's party so you have to join me. Do you know how to fight or run? How strong is your wolf?” My face became a bit pale, “It’s very weak. I don’t really transform.” “Why?” Keir asked curiously, frowning his brows, “Don’t you hunt once a month at least? Why don’t you transform?” “I- I just don’t because-” I stammered for a few seconds and then answered, looking away, “I have some personal problems. It is strictly forbidden for me. But, I can use daggers or swords, even shotguns. I have basic knowledge of taekwondo also. I can run easily. So, will that be of any help?” I noticed curiosity and doubts in his eyes but Keir only nodded his head without asking further about that topic. He added while scrolling his phone, “I will arrange daggers for you then. That will be easier to carry. Anyway, we are going to visit a site
“Madam? Would you like to get out of the car already?”Keir asked in a sarcastic and cold tone while waiting for me outside the car. I hesitated, blinking with bafflement, “Are we still going to have a meal?”“Are you not hungry?” Keir asked impatiently.“Yes, but it is already so late. I can have my dinner after returning-”Keir lazily stepped back from the door as he declared, “Are you coming out, or should I eat alone? I don’t have time to waste in thinking.”“Hmm, I will join you then.”Pushing away all my hesitation, I just followed Keir. Muse was one of the most expensive restaurants in our city. I barely ever got the chance to enter there, so my hesitation and insecurities were holding me back, but Keir looked very familiar with that atmosphere,e as if he was one of their regular customers.We were greeted by a gorgeous waitress as she asked, flashing a seductive smile, “Good Evening, Sir. Should we prepare your usual solo table?”Keir corrected, “I have a companion today. Prep
“Mmh! C- Calling!”I picked up my phone from the bedside table and forcefully opened my sleepy eyes to check the name of the caller, but the number was unknown. It was around 6:30 am in the morning and my phone was ringing again and again.I had no other choice but to pick it up as I didn’t want Asher to wake up yet. I sleepily asked, “Who is this?”Keir’s familiar husky voice answered from the other side of the call, “My car will be waiting in front of your house at 9 o'clock. Don’t be late.”“Huh? Isn’t it a little too early?”Keir answered briefly before disconnecting the call, “We have an appointment in three hours.”Sighing I hid my face again in my pillow. Asher was lying next to me, wrapped in a blanket. I pulled him in my embrace as I mumbled sleepily, “Your father is such a bully. He doesn’t even let me sleep peacefully. Why the hell did I even fall in love with him?”Asher’s sweet voice instantly whispered in my ears in a sleepy tone, “Mom, were you talking with Dad?”“Huh?
“Doesn’t she look extremely beautiful?”Zora asked while looking at me with a pleased expression, “This wine colour really goes well with her fair and rosy skin tone.”Keir was sitting comfortably on the couch while trying some shoes. Looking up, he scanned me critically and answered briefly, “No, find something simple. It will grab too much attention.”Sighing, I followed the saleslady once again.In the last 30 minutes, I already tried 6 dresses and they were all extremely gorgeous but Keir rejected all of them, saying those same words.Zora thought for a moment and then suggested to that lady, “Let her try that plain, navy blue mermaid gown. Maybe, that colour wouldn’t look too bright.”Keir murmured in a low voice, leaning comfortably against the couch, “You were right, Zora. I shouldn’t have chosen her. She looks like a trouble magnet. No matter whatever she wears, I will just attract too much attention.”Zora only chuckled in agreement. I only glared at Keir silently.‘Trouble m
“You can trust me.”Keir spoke in an odd yet gentle tone. When I raised my eyes, he captured my eyes with his intense and a bit restless gaze. I answered, staying quiet for a moment, “Alright, I will try to be useful, Sir.”Keir gently took the ring from my hand as he answered lazily, “I am counting on you, Miss Eliza. I hope that you will not disappoint me.”His enigmatic eyes never left mine for an instant, successfully disarming me with his smile as if he knew that I would never be able to refuse him.‘Is he trying to manipulate me again? How does he always make me so vulnerable! Why can’t I just-’“Miss Eliza? Where are you lost? In my eyes?” Keir asked teasingly as his eyes were still analysing my expression with amusement. When I realised that I was caught while staring at him shamelessly, I hastily looked down to hide my reddish cheeks. I saw that Keir was still holding the ring finger of my left hand as he slipped the ring carefully.All those words, that moment felt like a
(POV of Little Asher)“Yes! Mom is here.”I was so happy to see mom that I couldn’t act like a big boy anymore even though Issac uncle advised me to. I jumped on mom’s lap and hugged her tightly. I always used to miss mom but I knew that mom had a lot of work to do.If she didn’t work, I wouldn’t be able to go to a nice school. I knew everything as Aunt Kiki always explained it to me whenever I used to cry for mom. Hugging mom when I asked mom for our movie night, she actually agreed. I couldn’t believe my ears. Without wasting a moment, I ran to grab my shoes.~~The cotton candies looked so delicious. The moment I saw them, my mouth started to feel watery. I was staring at them after getting down from the cab. My mom was always so amazing that she read my mind.Taking my hand, Mom asked, “Do you want to eat some cotton candy, Ashy?”My heart danced instantly, still I murmured, “No, Mom. I am grown up-”“Let’s go. Your mom wants to eat cotton candy,” My mom declared while dragging me
(POV of Eliza Claire Gold)(One month later)“It’s so sunny today!”I dropped onto the cozy couch on the balcony of the little cottage nestled in the forest. Sweat trickled down my forehead, and my breath was uneven after a 10km run. Hearing footsteps behind me, I turned sharply, startled.“Sasha! When did you get here?” I asked, my face lighting up with a bright smile.Sasha sank onto the couch beside me, holding a cup of coffee. “I’ve been waiting for you for fifteen minutes. Where on earth were you so early in the morning?”“Oh, I was just bored staying inside,” I replied casually. Smiling brightly, I added, “Why don’t you stay with me today? I’ve been so lonely lately that I ended up teaching myself how to cook.”Laughing, Sasha raised an eyebrow. “Were those dishes even edible?”“Of course!” I said, puffing up my chest proudly. “Aunt Merry even complimented my cooking. I could cook lunch for you today if you want!”Throwing her hands up in surrender, Sasha exclaimed, “No way! We’r
“You can moan louder!”Passion coursed through me, igniting every nerve as I trembled under the intensity of his playful tongue. My voice wavered, barely a whisper. "Keir... it feels so-"Before I could finish, his fingers gently pressed against my lips, silencing me as they slid inside. The warmth of my breath mingled with the slickness of his touch, heightening the tension between us.My body arched instinctively, every muscle tightening as waves of pleasure crashed over me. A soft cry escaped my lips, and when I met his gaze, the satisfied curve of his smile sent another jolt through me.Keir leaned down, his lips capturing mine with a fiery hunger. "Don't give in so soon, Eliza," he murmured against my mouth, his voice low and commanding. "We've only just begun.”My breath came in quick, shallow bursts as the heat between us grew unbearable. His body pressed closer, the firm evidence of his desire teasing me, brushing against the dampness he'd already claimed. The anticipation was
(POV of Young Eliza Claire Gold)I somehow managed to stammer, "Y-You already have a mate! H-How can I-"Keir's arms tightened around me, his lips brushing against my ear as he whispered, "Yes, I do. I found out my mate is my childhood friend-but none of that matters because my Lycan craves you, Eliza. You, more than anyone, more than her, more than fate itself.""Oh."I tilted my face toward him, raising a brow. "So, you want me because your Lycan desires me, is that it?"Keir chuckled low, a sound that sent a shiver down my spine. Before I could react, he spun me to face him. His hands gripped my waist firmly, pulling me closer until there was no space between us. His voice was low,deliberate. "No, Princess. I want you because I love you. I care for you. You're mine-not because of my Lycan, but because I choose you. I've always chosen you before everyone."My heart pounded so loudly I was sure he could hear it. His intense gaze locked onto mine, his breathing ragged. I could feel his
POV of Young Eliza Claire"Keir? Where are we going?"I asked, my voice filled with curiosity as I looked around the unfamiliar path. Instead of heading back to the Night Walker Clan house, the car sped deeper into the forest of the Night Walker Territory.Without glancing at me, Keir smirked mysteriously and replied, "You'll find out soon, Firefly. Are you sleepy?"It was close to midnight, but sleep was the last thing on my mind. Keir's presence had stolen any trace of tiredness. My heart fluttered restlessly as my eyes kept drifting to his sharp, handsome features. His charming smile lingered on his lips, and in the soft glow of the moonlight, he looked like a perfect sculpture carved out of stone.Sensing my gaze on him, he suggested, “Take a nap if you want. I’ll wake you up when we get there.”“Umm, no, it’s fine,” I murmured, smiling shyly at him. “I can stay up all night if you—”“If I ask? Would you really do whatever I ask?” Keir teased, his tone playful.Shaking my head, I
POV of Young Eliza Claire Gold“It’s getting late. I think I should leave now,” Eden said, glancing at his watch. I sat besidehim, with Sasha on his other side. Keir and Kyrell were seated next to me.Dave, the host of the party, had stepped out for a moment to greet some VIP guests. The party downstairs on the ground floor was lively, but Keir had arranged a quiet meeting with Eden on the second floor of Dave’s resort to keep things private from the Lycans’ Kingdom.It wasn’t safe for me to leave the Lycans’ Kingdom to meet Eden, so they invited him here. Dave, Keir’s childhood best friend, was helping us in every possible way. At first, I had found Dave a bit strange, but he turned out to be the most welcoming host I’d ever met.I tugged on Eden’s sleeve and looked up at him with pleading eyes. “When will you come to see me again, Brother?”Eden gently patted my head, his voice kind. “Very soon, Eli. I promise.”The thoughts of parting away from him was tormenting me from within. I
"I was extremely busy, as you know," Keir said in a friendly tone, shrugging his shoulders. The young, cheerful guy with gray hair and a delicate, slender build quickly dismissed his other guests.As Keir approached, the other guy leaped forward, wrapping him in a tight hug. "Buddy! I’m so happy to see you! I feel like I’m going to cry. I thought you’d forgotten me already."Struggling to free himself from the guy’s grip, Keir groaned in annoyance. "I wish I could forget you. Why on earth did I even think of coming to your party?""Because you desperately needed my help and were practically begging for it," the guy replied without letting go of him.Leaning against the doorframe, Kyrell watched the scene with a wide grin, clearly enjoying Keir's irritated expression like it was the most entertaining thing he’d seen all day. I turned to Sasha, confused. She leaned closer to whisper, “They’re childhood friends, and he’s—”"My God! Who is this gorgeous lady?"Interrupting her, the cheerf
“K-Keir!”My voice rose in surprise as I stared wordlessly at him, my heart was pounding rapidly. The glimmer in his emerald eyes sparkled like precious gems, stirring a whirlwind of emotions within me. I had missed him terribly, craving his presence during that long, lonely week. And now, as I finally stood before him, I could only gasp in astonishment.His gaze met my questioning eyes, and he gently took my hand in his. In his deep, teasing voice, he asked, “So? Did you miss me, Firefly?”A shy smile tugged at my lips, and warmth crept into my cheeks. Tucking a strand of my carefully styled hair behind my ear, I rolled my eyes and replied, “Humph! Why would I miss you?”Keir raised an eyebrow and pulled me a little closer, his tall figure leaning casually against the car. “You don’t look like someone who didn’t miss me,” he said, his tone playful. “Aren’t you happy to see me?”I looked up at him and replied quickly, “When did I say I wasn’t?”“Ah, so you’re so happy to see me that y
“Hello, I can’t return tonight. Don’t wait for me.”Keir’s call that night caught me off guard. He wasn’t coming back, and I didn’t see him for the next six days. The silence in his cottage felt oppressive at times, even though my life there was comfortable. I had everything I could need—both luxuries and necessities.Two maids were always around, taking care of me, and I was free to move about. I could go to the training ground to practice or stroll in the gardens whenever I wanted. Sasha visited me almost every day, and we spent hours chatting. Sometimes, she even took me to cozy little cafés within the inner territory. In just one week, we became close friends.Eden and I talked daily using Sasha’s phone. From her, I learned that both Kyrell and Keir had gone on a confidential mission, and it might take some time before they returned. Despite the comforts around me, I felt like I was living a secluded life.---(A week later, at Keir’s private training ground)“Afternoon, Eliza.”S
Sitting by the swimming pool, I was chatting with Sasha, who was, as always, her talkative self. She was animatedly recounting every moment she had spent with my brother, describing every word they exchanged.Pausing for a moment, Sasha took a long sip of her virgin mojito and leaned back on her sunlounger. “Why didn’t you tell me that Eden is so handsome?” she asked with a playful pout. “I would have dressed better to impress him!”A secretive smile tugged at my lips as I turned to her and said, “You don’t need to dress up, Sasha. Your smile alone is enough to charm anyone.”The cool evening breeze rippled gently over the lake’s surface, blending with the warm, reddish glow of the setting sun. The sky was painted in hues of orange and crimson, creating a serene backdrop.Curious, I asked, “My brother has never shown interest in dating or even talking to girls. Honestly, I was beginning to think he preferred guys. How did he manage to impress you?”Sasha burst into laughter, her eyes s