The meeting ended as quickly as I had expected. Everyone seemed to be on the same page, and decisions were made efficiently. It was a productive use of our time, and I left feeling satisfied with the outcome. I shook hands with the six gentlemen who sat around the table and expressed my gratitude for their contributions to the meeting.They reciprocated the gesture and emphasized their appreciation for my leadership in facilitating the efficient discussion. I walked out of the conference room feeling a sense of accomplishment and optimism for future collaborations with this group.Sony came after me, files tucked under his arm, and mentioned that he was impressed with how smoothly the meeting had gone. He expressed his confidence in our ability to continue making progress as a team and suggested scheduling a follow-up meeting to further discuss the action items."Since you brought up that, you can ask my assistant to arrange for that follow-up meeting because I have a busy schedule fo
After missing Beta Kelvin's name and signature in the register, I decided that it would be best if I went to the security camera's instead. Since there was no record of him coming in or going out, the only option left to find out was the CCTV. I hurriedly made my way to the security room, hoping that the cameras had captured Beta Kelvin's movements. The security guard in charge was on leave since his wife had given birth, but I hoped that I would find his replacement, who would help me navigate through the footage. I entered the security room and noticed a young intern sitting at the desk, completely engrossed in his phone. “Hello, can I see the CCTV footage of today and yesterday?" I asked. The intern looked up from his phone, startled by my presence. "And you are? How did you come in? You can't just walk in here and demand the CCTV footage." His voice was defensive, clearly not aware of my authority."If you had been alert to your surroundings and interacting with people rather t
I became pale the moment I turned and saw who was standing behind me. The only thought that washed over me was that I had seen the horror of my life. My heart raced as a chill ran down my spine, leaving me frozen in fear. The figure's menacing presence sent shivers through my body, and I couldn't help but wonder what terrifying fate awaited me.I clenched my fists together, ready to engage in the war if it was about to happen. I swept my gaze over the figure to his sides, and he had done the same thing as me. His fists were clenched so tight that his knuckles had turned as white as paper. How deep was the rage he had for me? I couldn't help but ponder."He is a friend. What if he doesn't want to fight you and it's all in your head?" My wolf asked from the back of my head. I hesitated, contemplating whether I should approach him with fists or calmly.My eyes traveled back to his face, and I could see that the sourness that had kind of worn him like a second skin had dissipated and was
Three months had passed since the shadow incident. I never told Alpha Maseno about it because I wasn't sure if what I had seen was true or if it was just in my head.Although I had mustered up enough courage and walked up to his office door, I stopped.I knew if I were to tell him about the shadows, the bird, and stuff, he would want to know if someone else had seen them apart from me.Yes, someone was there and had asked me about the bird, but I was wondering if I was dreaming, and that never happened. I was also sure that there was no way he would admit that he did see that, given that he was a jerk.That's behind me anyway. I decided to toss that day away, throwing its memories into a river that I would never dare plunge into.The shadows and the bird were now dead to me—not just dead, but decomposed, and now food for the termites and bacteria.I swung my legs off the bed, making sure the first foot to touch the ground was the right one, and walked to the clock, lying just at the d
I was at my office and on a video call having a discussion with our foreign investors when the guard from outside rushed in and interrupted the meeting.I glared, causing him to bow his head and mumble sorry. The investors, on the other hand, were already furious and were complaining about my lack of work ethics. I narrowed my eyes at them and raised my hand to shush them. They silently leaned in their chairs, their shoulders slumping back. They remained silent, though they all pursed their lips in anger.I couldn't blame them, though. I would have hated it when someone would end up talking to people in the background or pressing their phones when I was in a call with them. That's what I have been doing since the moment I started talking to them.They were some things that Beta Kelvin had told me and had taken a troll on me. Although three months had passed and nothing had happened, I still couldn't stop myself from thinking deeper into all that. I used to tell myself that if I locked
I smirked when one of my men, who was closer to me than the rest, told me that he had sent men to invade Alpha Maseno's kingdom and create chaos.That way, I will not only take my revenge on him, but I will also get to know if Kiara was there or not.I have been on the lookout for her, but none of my spies in his kingdom have told me about her whereabouts or if she was there. I have tried threatening them and imposing my power on them, but it has bore no fruit.I have also asked my beta to help me look for her, but that's something he was never going to do. I know that he never liked it when I always had Kiara here, and anytime she would run away, he would say that I should let go of her.My beta finding Kiara would be easy because he has this superpower that would make even the most secretive person in the whole world spill out all his secrets to him. Going to Alpha Maseno's mansion and finding out whether Kiara was there or not would have been easy for him, but I know that I can't b
A call jerked me up from my drowsy state. After rubbing my eyes, I slid my phone across the table and looked at the caller ID.It was Alpha Maseno. How weird? I smirked, swiped the answer button, and raised my hand to press the phone against my ear. “How lucky am I that the son of a demon personally gave me a call? Could it be that his father Lucifer is ascending and inviting people over to his majestic mansion?"He chuckled. "You really like to dream, don't you? But like always, your dreams are just fake and will never come true. I'll always crash them, even before they achieve one percent success." I am not going to lie, but I felt like these words had a deep meaning.I felt like my heart was struck by lightning because it trembled, snatching my breath for a while."Scared? Come on, don't be a sissy. I haven't told you and shown you how I crush on these dreams of yours just yet. You know, Benna, this is something about you that..." he trailed and then continued, "Forget about it.""
My lips curled up into a smile when I watched as the red truck left my pack and drove toward Alpha Benna's. Poor thing; he must by now be pacing around his office and wrecking his brain apart, wondering what kind of gift I had bought him.I hadn't bought the gifts; he was the one who sent them to me, and I kind of decorated them. “Don't forget to tell me if you like them. If you don't, I'll make sure that they will have perfect decorations next time.“ I recorded a message and sent it to him.“Have any of you heard of Maria yet?“ I turned to ask my men. I have looked everywhere and searched every hideout outside the mansion, but she was nowhere to be seen.“Not yet, but the good thing is that she isn't kidnapped. She is somewhere hiding inside the house, and we are trying our best to locate her.“ The head guard responded. Thank goodness they had the same thoughts as me.“Good. In the meantime, send someone to keep an eye on Alpha Benna. Don't forget to send some of our men to ruin a fe
In two weeks, Casino Confessions arrived. Powerful alphas and leaders from every part of the world attended it, as it was not something one could miss.Missing that was equivalent to missing opportunities. Among the many people who arrived in expensive cars was a slim figure with a dark blue suit, curly black hair, and black shades covering his eyes.He also wore a facemask, making it difficult for the onlookers to know who was behind that mask and goggles.Kiara's book was successfully published, but Alpha Maseno decided it would be launched this very day when the casino would be happening because the doctor suggested that Kiara may come out of her coma the very same day.What they all wished and kept their fingers crossed for was that she wouldn't lose her memories since the doctor had observed that she had taken a huge blow at the back of her head.“Ladies and gentlemen,” a voice called from in front to get everyone's attention. The whole place went silent as everyone listened to t
“What's a lie? I thought you were asked not to take her. Don't you guys understand?“ I asked while making my way towards Alpha Benna's men. “Who did this to her?“ I asked when I neared them.They all stepped behind and left a bulky man who was holding Kiara in front.“So, you are the one who did it, right?“ I asked, a smirk playing on my lips. Before he could respond, I gave him one reasonable slap across the face that made his canines come out.The others moved backwards, ready to run away, but my men, who were waiting, were on standby just in case they attempted to run and chase them. I snapped a finger at my men, and they all knew what to do.Forcefully, they dragged Alpha Benna's men to the truck and kept them there. I wanted to use them for something, and I wasn't going to let them go until I did just that.“We are done, Alpha,” one of my men said after he was down, taking all of them.“Alright, you can take all of them with you. I'll be right behind you.“ I told them.I also mad
I sighed in relief when Kiara changed the topic all by herself. I was wrecking my brain, trying to figure out how I was going to reveal the truth to her, when she suddenly said, "Nevermind. I have another question.“"MMh." I hummed and nodded, giving her the go-ahead.“The truck that was driving in when we were leaving looked far more familiar, don't you think?““I don't know. I didn't stare much at it.“ I shrugged and stood to walk by the river. ''Are you hungry? We can get some fish.“ I then told her.“I am not. I just want to leave here. Will you take me back to Alpha Maseno's?“ She asked.“Of course I will. But you need to have something first.“ I responded.“Fine then. I'll eat a little." She pouted and went to sit under a tree.Her eyes followed my every step. From when I cut out a stable and wavy branch to make a fishing hoop from it to fishing and removing their scales to roast them"Come and have some, I called when they were ready.“They are really delicious,'' she commented
Reaching the gate, we met a truck driving in.Kiara being curious, as she has been since a kid, I heard her asking her wolf to stop running and see who was inside the truck.“You can't be serious, princess. Do you want Benna to catch up with you again?“ I asked while alert at the back of my wolf's head.“I am only curious. Can we move on?“ She asked, and when I hummed in response, she said to her wolf, 'Keep running, Raika. Remember, it's now your turn to save me.“Raika howled loudly, attracting the attention of the men in the truck who were waiting for the guard to open the gate for them.My wolf and hers didn't miss the men's curious eyes on them as they gasped and pointed at us. They were obviosly shocked that they were seeing pure gray wolves, the kinds who have never been seen.“Why is your wolf exactly like mine, though?" Kiara asked when our wolves slowed down. We were out of Alpha Benna's territory, and there was no way they would catch up with us.“Why don't we talk about th
“The prodigal is back.“ A sarcastic voice echoed after I was unceremoniously pulled off the truck and thrown on the ground.Without even thinking, I knew to whom it belonged.“Well, she won't be talking back to me today, right?“ The voice came again, this time closer to me. The sack over my head was yanked off, and I sighed in relief.I nearly thought I would go blind and deaf in there. I gulped in deep breaths hungily and blinked my eyes rapidly to quickly adjust to the bright natural light.I caught sight of Dr. Kedeva standing beside John, and then Alpha Benna was squatting in front of me. “I suddenly feel like rewarding Alpha Maseno for taking good care of you.“ He said this while titling my head sideways and pulling my chubby cheeks slightly.I pressed my lips together, praying inwardly to Mother Goddess to help me not talk. Yes, I had decided to take a vow of silence. I wasn't going to talk to him or anyone else.My eyes caught sight of a figure on the balcony, and I sighed in r
Beeping sounds woke me up. I struggled to sit and looked around. A sharp pain crossed my head, and I was forced to hold it, a painful moan escaping my lips.As if she were outside waiting for any signs that I was awake, Miss Olivia dashed in, her eyes glittering with happiness. "Kiara, my child," she called as she engulfed me in a big, warm hug.“Why am I here?“ I asked in a low voice.She broke the hug, palmed my forehead, and looked at me. With concern pressing in her voice, she asked, ''You don't remember a thing?“ And then to herself, she murmured, ''Don't tell me those bastards hit you in the head as well.“I chuckled and tapped her shoulder. ''I remember everything, Miss Olivia. I just wanted to lighten the mood," I said.“You suck at doing that, then. You made me worry for nothing. Do you know, I was already planning revenge on my head?" she admitted, causing me to laugh.“I just don't want to remember about my baby," I responded to her after a short time.Miss Olvia looked at
Watching Miss Olivia and Carlos leave, a tear almost slipped out of my eye, but I was quick to wipe it away. That wasn't the time to cry. All I needed was to be strong, not just for me but for the baby, whom I won't have the privilege to call mine when he's born.I don't know when I fall into slumber, but I would say it was because of the comfy mattress, quilt, and food that helped me slip into that deep slumber.That was another good thing about Alpha Maseno; although he can sometimes be an asshole, at least he cares for everyone. His dungeons weren't like all others.Preganant culprits were always provided with comfortable things. Where I was locked in wasn't a dungeon but more of a room.The only difference was that I wouldn't be seeing anyone unless they sneaked in, and I wouldn't be seeing the light until the day my sentence was over.Anyway, back to what I was telling you. How I fell asleep is something I have no idea about. It was hours later when I was woken up with a light ki
I paced around the room, a glass of wine in my left hand and my phone in my right hand.A soft knock echoed at the door, and I barked to come in. A maid walked in, her head bowed to the floor.“The guards are laid to rest, Alpha.“ She said that and stood still, waiting for my order to leave.“Thank you. You can leave,” I said while raising my hand to dismiss her.She twirled around, her hands gripping both sides of her dress, and walked out of the office.I shook my head and went to the couch. I turned on the television, turned the volume up to maximum, and switched on the news channel.“Still no headlines?“ I asked myself in disbelief and scrolled through other channels, but there was nothing.I unlocked my phone, wanting to call Dr. Kedeva, but he walked into my office instead. “I wasn't expecting you today.“ I said, stood, and shook hands with him.“I know. Were you calling someone?“ He nodded at my phone screen, where my contact list was flashing out.“You won't believe it, but I
I excused myself from Alpha's hospital room and rushed to the hospital gate, where I had packed my car. I had lied to Maseno that I was going back to the medical camp, but in reality, I wanted to reach the pack and talk to Kiara before leaving for Alpha Benna's pack. The whole pack was silent when I arrived. It was as if no one was there. I quickly drove in, got out of the car, and quetily looked for the two guards Maseno had instructed to lock Kiara in the dungeon. “Hello, have you seen Kepha and Erick anywhere?“ I asked the guard on duty. Kepha and Erick were the ones responsible for locking Kiara in the dungeon. “They took Miss Kiara to the duengeon.“ He said this without raising his head to glance up at me. “You don't need to give her respect anymore.“ I said it wickedly, a smirk playing on my face. The guard finally tore his gaze from the file in his hands and looked up at me. ''What do you mean I shouldn't give her respect, Dr. Kedeva? Everyone deserves respect, regardless o