09.

Nova’s POV

I scribbled my signature on the last document, relief washing over me.

Finally, done.

But exhaustion hit me like a ton of bricks.

Mr. Di Mario's plans to make my life miserable for the past week had succeeded.

Piles of work, endless meetings, and impossible deadlines.

It felt like punishment for the coffee incident.

Shouldn’t he be over that for god's sake! It's too much to handle for my poor soul.

I have barely been spending time with Lily since I began my job here and I can tell how it is hard for her to adjust to my new schedule but I was doing this for us.

And thanks to Amelia’s help, she’s been quite sporty by taking and picking Lily up from school.

I rubbed my tired eyes.

8 PM.

Time to call it a day.

As I packed up, I noticed the lights on in Mr. Di Mario's office.

I walked by carefully, avoiding being seen even though i know he could pick up my scent.

Curse you Alpha.

I can’t afford to have a load of work assigned to me yet again, not when I am done with the ones he had given me yesterday.

You could say I am avoiding Mr Di Mario now.

I see why people call him ruthless now.

I mentally say hopefully.

I quickened my pace stepping into the elevator as I mentally prayed for ease and escape from the clutch of my boss.

I deserve to rest.

Freedom.

Working for humans is way easier, you get to go into their heads and know exactly what they want before they order you to do it.

But with a wolf, especially an Alpha, its a different thing.

My powers can never get through an Alpha’s head, talkless of reading his mind.

Outside, I pulled out my phone to hail an Uber.

No cars are available.

Great.

The cool evening air didn't lift my spirits.

An hour-plus walk or an indefinite wait.

I chose the walk.

My feet ached in my heels.

Stupid shoes.

As I trudged along, I couldn't shake the feeling.

Mr. Di Mario was watching me.

From his office window?

I glanced back.

The blinds were closed.

Paranoia?

Maybe.

But the sensation lingered.

My wolf couldn’t exactly pick up his scent yet i could swear i feel his presence.

A horn from across the street has me stealing a glance.

Shit!

Mr Di Mario

God no! Not him.

*Get in* his daring voice clicked through my head.

I bit my lower lip, *Thank you sir, but I am fine walking home*

I won’t miss a chance to abstain from the man. i cold feel his gaze crawling down my skin.

*Don’t test my patience Omega* he warns yet again.

I sighed walking to the car, “Thank you” i say settling down at the back seat with him.

He ignores.

The drive to my location which I am curious to as how he knew, but dared not to ask.

The silence was killing and disturbing and I wanted nothing but to escape.

The ride didn’t seem to be coming to an end, it was like time was slowing down.

Mr Di Mario’s presence wasn’t helping.

Soon we arrived and I stepped down, “Thank you”

He ignores ordering the driver to drive away.

Asshole.

I didn’t ask you to drop me off in the first place.

Hissing I walked to my apartment marching up the stairs.

Lilly must hate me by now, I’ve barely spent time with her ever since I began working for Mr Di Mario.

Reaching to my floor I am met with the most horrifying view, Mr Johnson throwing out my things.

He seemed drunk.

I rushed to him, “What are you doing Mr Johnson” I demanded offended.

“You haven’t paid for your 3 months rent and you expect me to let you stay a month more” he spat pushing me away and proceeding to trash my apartment.

“Please! I thought we agreed to “

He cut me off, “I need my full payment or I swear I will take it off from you.” He paused, “Oh yeah, I can do just that” he threw the vase aside causing it to shatter to the ground, before he walked himself toward me making my heart drop in fear.

“C’mon little slut, you-“

I slapped him, “How dare you? You think I am-“I trailed off.

He yanked my arm drawing me to him, “You brat! I will make sure to teach you a lesson you’ll never forget” he spat disgustingly.

“Let go of me you pervert” I yelled out pushing back causing him to stumble to the ground.

I tried to run for my life but he flipped on my feet causing me to land on the ground with a thud.

I winced in pain my knee coming in contact with the broken glass.

My wolf growled in frustration my claws propping out, She wanted to take control.

*No! Don’t* I stopped shutting my eyes momentarily to calm my nerves.

“You bitch! You can let the elite at the nightclub you work for have their way with you but not me” He says yanking my skirt up, my panties coming into view.

I pushed him off my wolf acting up yet again, but I knew better than to use my ability on him, I couldn’t risk it.

I got up running to the door, my face hitting on a hard familiar chest.

His hands encircled my waist protectively.

“Are you okay?” He asks.

Almost as though he isn’t the same person that had dropped me off a while ago.

Trust me, this man has bipolar disorder.

He let go of me, “Stay here” he orders walking to a frightened Mr Johnson.

He gripped his collar throwing him a punch.

“How much does she owe?” He demands.

He laughed like he had seen a clown, “Let me guess, you’re her man whore—“

Mr Di Mario sent him another punch, this time keeping him shut.

“If you ever lay your hands on her or any woman, I will make sure you breathe your last breath” he warms throwing him off.

He walked back to me grabbing on my wrist.

“Pay him off” he orders his Chauffeur who had dropped me off earlier before dragging me with him.

“Where are you taking me?”

“You’re moving in with me”