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2024-10-29 19:42:56Edwina had this disappointed feeling in her heart as she was led out of Mr. Chase’s office, through the floor halls, down the elevator and the ground floor reception which led out of the tall company high-rise building. It was right in the middle of the Danbury city, one of the human territories which mostly had buildings belonging to some night howlers.
As she began her walk down the street, her heart told her not to lost hope yet, as the alpha hadn’t given his final answer, she would just have to find a way to meet him in the pack house.
“Edwina!!! Hello! Edwina!!!!”
She’d been hearing someone call her name from behind as she walked, but was too absent minded to notice. Her attention was finally gotten when she felt a hand touch her shoulder from the back.
“Edwina.”
She turned to see it was the receptionist from the office. The older lady then stopped to catch her breath as she appeared exhausted having chased Edwina all the way here.
“I’m sorry,” Edwina apologized. I couldn’t hear you calling from all the cars and street noise.”
“Understood. I’m just glad you hadn’t gone too far before I caught up.”
“Yes, is there a problem perhaps? Did I forget something?”
“No, you didn’t. I only came here to ask how the talk with the boss went.”
Edwina stared at her strangely, wondering if that was all this human worker came all the way down here for, but then she quickly brushed it off to answer her.
“It wasn’t so bad. We spoke for a while before he sent me out.”
She nodded, “I’m glad to hear that. I’m Chloe by the way.”
“Ok. Thank you so much for your help today, Chloe.”
“My pleasure. So where are you headed now?”
“Back home. It’s just a few bus stops from here.”
“A few bus stops huh? Let me call a taxi for you then.”
“No. It’s okay. You don’t have to. I was just headed to go and take the bus.”
“I’ll take care of everything dear. You don’t have to worry about that. I think a taxi will be much more convenient for you.”
Since Chloe insisted, Edwina had no choice but to agree. A few moments later, she was waving goodbye to her from behind the vehicle window before it drove off to her destination.
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Edwina’s new apartment was in the same city as Laurel Wolf Holdings, a bit far from wolf territory. She’s always wanted to live amongst the humans where is she free from judgement, so she grabbed the chance a few days ago after Ben’s arrest, as she needed a temporary environment to recover emotionally from all that had happened.
Her stomach growled then as she realized she hadn’t had any lunch. She didn’t have much in her fridge except from some leftover slices of pizza and some juice. That will have to do, Edwina said to herself as she turned on the microwave to heat her meal.
Soon after she was done eating, she began to prepare for her new job at the supermarket close by. Edwina would be starting today with the evening shift, as she didn’t know how long she’ll be staying in this new town, she needed a way to keep up with the expenses.
Edwina checked the time after sorting out her clothes. It was 15:38, meaning she only had a few hours left till work time. It wouldn’t hurt to just lay her head down for just a few moments, she thought as she noticed her sleepiness then after yawning.
As she placed her head on her pillow, she thought of the conversation that had gone on today between her and the boss. Mr. Chase. It didn’t go as badly as she’d expected. In fact, she’d expected to have been kicked out of that building differently. She was used to being treated harshly, but Mr. Chase, he seemed to somehow sympathize with her today, maybe it’s because he felt the same hurt she was feeling. He knew how hard things would be for her at this time, they truly were, but she had to strengthen her heart. She’s always had to whenever facing challenges, it’s the only reason she’s come this far.
Except for making him lose his ability to walk, the accident didn’t change him that much. He was still as handsome as before; he still had those eyes that could make any woman melt. He still had his good looks and perfect physique. So sad that his condition made other female night howlers lose interest, as the separation from his wife would have made them all get in line just to please him, but now no one wants to please a disabled man who has nearly lost all his wealth.
Yawns…
She’s feeling sleepy. Enough thinking about Mr. Chase, Edwina thought as she closed her eyes for a quick rest.
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19:38
Shit!!!!
She was supposed to be at work thirty minutes ago. How could she have slept so deeply?
Edwina hurriedly got up from the bed and threw her clothes on. She didn’t even take the time to shower or anything before grabbing her bag and keys, locking her apartment door and rushing to her workplace. Her new boss, Victor had already warned her about his intolerance for lateness. Now thanks to her sleepyhead, she’s already made a great first impression.
But then, she met something surprising upon getting to her workplace. The same taxi driver that Chloe had called for her earlier was speaking to Victor in front of the mart. As she headed closer, he spotted her and then handed her boss a white envelope containing only God knows what.
“Good evening Mr. Victor. I’m sorry I’m late. I got caught up in some matters this afternoon,” she tried explaining as she walked up to him, but surprisingly, Victor wasn’t mad at all.
“That’s okay, Edwina, and please you can just call me Victor.”
“Okay,” she answered before turning to the taxi driver, her eyes requesting explanation.
“This is Charlie,” Victor said, introducing him. “He came here to take permission on your behalf as it appears you are supposed to be somewhere else this evening.”
“Somewhere else?” She shook her head. “No. I have no other plans for tonight besides working here.”
Charlie was the next to speak, “Miss Sinclair. I apologize for coming here in this manner but I understood you had to be here. I didn’t want to put your job at risk so I had to come here first to take permission for you to be excused.”
“Permission? Excused? I don’t understand. What could I possibly need to be excused for? I’m here to work and I have no other plans for tonight besides being here.” She stated.
“Yes, you do ma’am. You’ve been summoned.”
She rose a brow. “Summoned? By who? To where?”
“Alpha Alexander. To the Night Howler pack house. He wants to meet you this evening.”
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