Harley's P.O.V"Pardon?" I asked in a respectful tone."Are you deaf or perhaps dumb?" Sophie, our manager, asked seriously."What did this lowlife say to us?" Jade asked furiously.I ignored her and focused on Sophie."I'm sorry, ma'am; I didn't quite understand what you said," I lied.I wanted her to clearly repeat what she had just said."I hate to repeat myself, new girl. Molly, why the hell haven't you told her about what goes on in this company? She needs to know how to respond to her superiors and how to work," she yelled."I said, as of today, you are not allowed to work on the left floor or any floor for that matter. As of today, Molly and the others will handle that. Your job will be cleaning the backyard of our company and the storeroom. You are also forbidden to talk to any superior unless spoken to; it states that in the company rules. Weren't you told? Failure to comply will result in you losing your job," she warned as I frowned.When she called me and Molly out of nowh
Glen's POVWarm and comfortable was what I was feeling, and the amazing tingles that I was experiencing made me feel so at ease and at peace.When was the last time I had experienced such a feeling? It was in the past when my mother used to tuck me in bed, read me a good story, and then kiss me goodnight. That fulfilled my whole day and gave me hope to face tomorrow with a smile.For the past few days, I have been going through a lot of stress, anger, and panic. That was the side of me that I hated and hid from everyone because I was afraid of what they might think of me.My mother was of Alpha blood and a very wise businesswoman. All businessmen admired her greatly, and most companies fought to work with us before she retired. The image she invested in was what I was meant to continue. Living my own life felt useless because all I cared about was maintaining whatever things and image she started with. That's why I cared a lot about how I looked and what I did.My greatest fear was, a
Edith's POV"This is nice," Lillian whispered, then took a sip from her juice glass."Right," I answered in a low tone.While she looked so happy and was glowing, I felt the very opposite."What's wrong?" she asked and then shifted on the couch, which was opposite mine.I quickly looked around the living room and then at the door to make sure no one was around or close by."A lot of things are," I answered."Like what?" she asked seriously."Like the fact that it's taking a lot of time for my mate to bed me. With my first mate, it never took this long. Also, he has been so busy these few days that we rarely see each other. Is Jace not giving you his time too?" I asked."Well, to be honest, it's actually the very opposite. He has been so clingy and can't seem to let me out of his sight for a long time. He also usually doesn't let me sleep in peace at night because we mostly end up doing it," she answered.She was so lucky that I felt envious."I see," I whispered softly."But just so y
Lillian's POVI felt nervous as I looked at myself in the mirror.When Edith gave me the dress last night, it was so beautiful that I immediately wanted to reject it. If it weren't for her nagging me to take it over and over again, I wouldn't have accepted it.It was stunning—an elegant, floor-length gown in a striking royal blue color, crafted from a smooth, glossy fabric.It showed all my curves and fit me perfectly. I was happy that it covered my arms because it was a long-sleeved dress with embellished cuffs, which I was dying to show Jace.“I love how its high neckline is adorned with intricate beadwork,” I said softly.“I love everything you are putting on, Luna,” Flora answered as I brushed my hand through my hair.My hair was fixed into a braided bun by Flora. She was so skilled that it looked like it had been done by professional hair stylists."I feel like there is something missing," I whispered softly."Here," she answered as she pulled a small box from her dress pocket an
Glen's POV"Alpha, a few important guests have arrived," Sophie whispered in my ear as I looked at Alpha Ian, who sat with his mate, Amelia, gazing at me coldly. Their Beta, Neo, refused to sit for some reason, and that was really a bad sign.Dominic and I felt so intimidated, not just by Ian but by his mate, who was a very well-known and respected Alpha Queen managing the biggest territories we knew of in their country. We had to pretend to be calm when we weren't."Is it the purebred vampire and her bond?" I asked, then tensed when Ian sat upright with a low groan."That purebred vampire has a damn name; it's Samantha. If that name seems so fucking long for you to use, then you may call her by her nickname, Felix," he said in what sounded like a warning."Of course, I meant to say Samantha," I answered quickly.“Sophie,” I called for her to tell me who it was."It's Alpha Whitney and her Beta mate, Leomord. They also came with the twin Deltas and their mate," she answered in a respe
Harley's POV"Please just do this once; do this for me," Molly pleaded in the changing room."You know he asked me to stay out of his sight. What happens if I come across him at the party?" I asked with concern."That won't happen because you will be cleaning the other side of the building. I would have done it myself if not for the appointment I have at the clinic," she answered softly."Don't," came Jade's warning."Next time, if you are picked to be among those cleaners attending the party, I will cover for you. Please help me out; this appointment is very important for me, and I can't afford to skip work because Sophie won't let it slide if she finds out," she pleaded.I was scared of losing my job as well. What would happen if I came across Glen at such an important event? Wouldn't he fire me after everyone had left?"Fine, I'll do it, but just so you know, you owe me big time," I answered seriously."Thank you so much," she said excitedly, and then hugged me as I hugged her back
Lillian's POV"Pathetic," I muttered to myself as I picked up a dirty plate from the table and carefully put it in the sink, which was next to it.Brenda and her silly friend Sylvia were at it again, gossiping about our Alpha.It was tiring to hear them, yet I still couldn't stop myself from listening to their conversation."How on earth does he still look like he is in his twenties?" Brenda asked in a whisper."I know, right! Gosh, he doesn't age at all! He's in his late thirties, yet he still looks like a hunky teenager. Is that what it means to be an Alpha?" Sylvia answered as I rolled my eyes in annoyance.Luckily, they couldn't see me because I had my back towards them, but that didn't mean I liked how they were talking about him.And who was dumb enough to think that our Alpha wasn't aging because of his rank? It was clear that it was because of what we were!Werewolves were different from humans in most ways. Not only did we age slowly, we had heightened abilities and impressiv
Lillian's POV"It's all going to be fine," I whispered to myself, then coughed and sniffed, ignoring the scent of my blood in the little dark room I was locked in.My face was badly bruised, and I couldn't see properly on one side of my eyes, which was hurting. My wolf was silent, and all I could do was comfort the two of us with empty words.My mate had hit us again, and it came as no surprise. He did it most of the time, even when he wanted to take out his frustration on me whenever he argued with his lover. He called me to his room and then just began hitting me. Never was there a day he looked at me lovingly or talked to me tenderly.Did he have a wolf? Definitely, and they both hated us."I don't think we will be in here for long; they need us," I said softly to myself, then chuckled.No one was as good as I was with chores, so no matter what, they were going to call me. Only two days had passed, so I was sure that pretty soon they were going to call me."Beautiful day, yet again
Harley's POV"Please just do this once; do this for me," Molly pleaded in the changing room."You know he asked me to stay out of his sight. What happens if I come across him at the party?" I asked with concern."That won't happen because you will be cleaning the other side of the building. I would have done it myself if not for the appointment I have at the clinic," she answered softly."Don't," came Jade's warning."Next time, if you are picked to be among those cleaners attending the party, I will cover for you. Please help me out; this appointment is very important for me, and I can't afford to skip work because Sophie won't let it slide if she finds out," she pleaded.I was scared of losing my job as well. What would happen if I came across Glen at such an important event? Wouldn't he fire me after everyone had left?"Fine, I'll do it, but just so you know, you owe me big time," I answered seriously."Thank you so much," she said excitedly, and then hugged me as I hugged her back
Glen's POV"Alpha, a few important guests have arrived," Sophie whispered in my ear as I looked at Alpha Ian, who sat with his mate, Amelia, gazing at me coldly. Their Beta, Neo, refused to sit for some reason, and that was really a bad sign.Dominic and I felt so intimidated, not just by Ian but by his mate, who was a very well-known and respected Alpha Queen managing the biggest territories we knew of in their country. We had to pretend to be calm when we weren't."Is it the purebred vampire and her bond?" I asked, then tensed when Ian sat upright with a low groan."That purebred vampire has a damn name; it's Samantha. If that name seems so fucking long for you to use, then you may call her by her nickname, Felix," he said in what sounded like a warning."Of course, I meant to say Samantha," I answered quickly.“Sophie,” I called for her to tell me who it was."It's Alpha Whitney and her Beta mate, Leomord. They also came with the twin Deltas and their mate," she answered in a respe
Lillian's POVI felt nervous as I looked at myself in the mirror.When Edith gave me the dress last night, it was so beautiful that I immediately wanted to reject it. If it weren't for her nagging me to take it over and over again, I wouldn't have accepted it.It was stunning—an elegant, floor-length gown in a striking royal blue color, crafted from a smooth, glossy fabric.It showed all my curves and fit me perfectly. I was happy that it covered my arms because it was a long-sleeved dress with embellished cuffs, which I was dying to show Jace.“I love how its high neckline is adorned with intricate beadwork,” I said softly.“I love everything you are putting on, Luna,” Flora answered as I brushed my hand through my hair.My hair was fixed into a braided bun by Flora. She was so skilled that it looked like it had been done by professional hair stylists."I feel like there is something missing," I whispered softly."Here," she answered as she pulled a small box from her dress pocket an
Edith's POV"This is nice," Lillian whispered, then took a sip from her juice glass."Right," I answered in a low tone.While she looked so happy and was glowing, I felt the very opposite."What's wrong?" she asked and then shifted on the couch, which was opposite mine.I quickly looked around the living room and then at the door to make sure no one was around or close by."A lot of things are," I answered."Like what?" she asked seriously."Like the fact that it's taking a lot of time for my mate to bed me. With my first mate, it never took this long. Also, he has been so busy these few days that we rarely see each other. Is Jace not giving you his time too?" I asked."Well, to be honest, it's actually the very opposite. He has been so clingy and can't seem to let me out of his sight for a long time. He also usually doesn't let me sleep in peace at night because we mostly end up doing it," she answered.She was so lucky that I felt envious."I see," I whispered softly."But just so y
Glen's POVWarm and comfortable was what I was feeling, and the amazing tingles that I was experiencing made me feel so at ease and at peace.When was the last time I had experienced such a feeling? It was in the past when my mother used to tuck me in bed, read me a good story, and then kiss me goodnight. That fulfilled my whole day and gave me hope to face tomorrow with a smile.For the past few days, I have been going through a lot of stress, anger, and panic. That was the side of me that I hated and hid from everyone because I was afraid of what they might think of me.My mother was of Alpha blood and a very wise businesswoman. All businessmen admired her greatly, and most companies fought to work with us before she retired. The image she invested in was what I was meant to continue. Living my own life felt useless because all I cared about was maintaining whatever things and image she started with. That's why I cared a lot about how I looked and what I did.My greatest fear was, a
Harley's P.O.V"Pardon?" I asked in a respectful tone."Are you deaf or perhaps dumb?" Sophie, our manager, asked seriously."What did this lowlife say to us?" Jade asked furiously.I ignored her and focused on Sophie."I'm sorry, ma'am; I didn't quite understand what you said," I lied.I wanted her to clearly repeat what she had just said."I hate to repeat myself, new girl. Molly, why the hell haven't you told her about what goes on in this company? She needs to know how to respond to her superiors and how to work," she yelled."I said, as of today, you are not allowed to work on the left floor or any floor for that matter. As of today, Molly and the others will handle that. Your job will be cleaning the backyard of our company and the storeroom. You are also forbidden to talk to any superior unless spoken to; it states that in the company rules. Weren't you told? Failure to comply will result in you losing your job," she warned as I frowned.When she called me and Molly out of nowh
Harley's POV"Don't look at him. Don't talk to him, and don't smile at him," Jade warned when Glen walked past the company's entrance.I wanted to comply, but I just couldn't. My hand stiffened on the mop as I took a deep breath and looked at him. He was reading a newspaper while walking towards the stairs. He was perfect in every way and looked more handsome each time I saw him. How was that even possible?I wished with all my heart that he could look up and gaze into my eyes with each step he took. It was crazy, but I just wanted his eyes to meet mine."Why is he looking at the newspaper even today?" I asked seriously, then I dropped the mop in disappointment."Don't you find it weird?" Molly whispered beside me."What do you mean?" I asked softly."Since the day before yesterday, Mr. Brown has been walking into the company reading a newspaper. But immediately after he walks past us, he throws the newspaper away," she answered.I frowned and thought back to all the times he had walk
Glen's P.O.VGrumpy—that's how I felt when I got out of my car.The reporters were right at the corner, waiting to get a glimpse of something interesting. I shook my head slightly and walked to the entrance."Glen, look over here!" a reporter yelled loudly. I looked at him, smiled, and waved before walking into my company's building.That's when I saw Alfred talking to her—my so-called mate, who had no idea what I was and what we were to each other. She was smiling at him, and that made me feel uneasy.I remembered how I had met her; it felt like it was just yesterday. She was just a beggar, and Alfred was so cold to her when she was looking for a job that I had to step in.All the messed-up stories about how Alphas wanted to fuck and mark their mates at first sight were proven wrong because I felt nothing but shock at being mated to such an unattractive woman.When I went to her and touched her shoulder, beautiful tingles spread throughout my body, and it took me a second to compose
Harley's P.O.V."Quit slacking off already, or else we will get in trouble," Molly whispered while mopping the floor. I rolled my eyes and glanced behind me for the eleventh time."Stop it," she said a little louder.I wanted to, but I couldn't help myself; I wanted to look at him when he walked in."For once, act like you are truly grateful to get a job at such an amazing company," Molly said seriously as I huffed softly."I'm sorry," I whispered while my hands tightened on the mop.I was more than grateful to be in such a well-known company that everyone dreamed of working in. Not only was it at the top of the business chain, but it was also very well respected and trusted.The only one who made all that possible was my savior, Mr. Glen Brown. Flashback ~ Ever since I can remember, I have always been on my own. I grew up in an orphanage that was always lively and friendly; sadly, I was the freak that everyone mocked just because I told the truth about how I heard