The drive to my parents' house was a short one. I placed a soft knock on the door. I just needed to solve this problem, and that was it.Mom opened the door. Her gaze fell on seeing me. I knew I had wronged them, hurt them, and taken away their favorite daughter-in-law. Perhaps my reminder brought pain. But what I needed right there was important; it was for the pack."You didn't tell us you were coming," she stated, her voice breaking. It was obvious that she was still mourning Violet."I needed something important," I pointed out to her, but she still stood at the door, her feminine Luna body covering the door, blocking me from entering inside.She sighed. "I don't think your father would be comfortable seeing you here," she leaned in to whisper without budging away from the door. She stood tall and confident."What's he doing here?" my father growled. Mom flinched at the sound of his voice. The apple didn't fall far from the tree after all. I guess I got my cold demeanor from him.
VIOLETI couldn't be less excited. I was resuming work this morning at Mason's company. Of course, it was my first day, and I was as nervous as the word itself.A nervous flutter filled my stomach as I surveyed my limited wardrobe options. No matter how hard I tried to find an outfit that screamed professional, I came up short. With only a few pieces from my former pack, I couldn't help but feel anxious about my first day at Mason's company.A shopping spree was certainly on the agenda, but I couldn't afford it just yet. My plan to leave the pack was top secret, and I didn't want to draw any attention to myself by splurging on a new wardrobe.Resigned, I grabbed the clothes that seemed the most business-like, even if they weren't perfect. I hoped my enthusiasm and hard work would make up for my less-than-stellar outfit.Present at Mason's company, I kinda found my way out with the description I was provided, and here I was standing just a few meters away from him. "You arrive quite e
"This is for you, Violet," I looked up from the folder and files I’d been sorting almost all day. Maya had been acting like a bitch all day, compiling and stressing me out with meaningless tasks. But then, I refused to make a bad impression on my first day. I'd rather bear her nonchalant attitude than make everyone think I was the complaining-whining type. Thankfully, I've got Xavier who has been more than helpful. He was sent by the moon goddess, if you ask me.Hans stood in front of me with a shopping bag. He placed it on my table."What? I didn't order anything," I said, confused. There was no way those bags could be mine. Maybe it was a wrong delivery.Hans chuckled. This was the first time he was being nice to me, and smiling? "That's a gift from the Alpha," he leaned close, whispering in my ear."What? Mas—" he shushed me before I could finish."You can thank him later," he whispered again, then straightened his suit as he walked to the door and winked at me.I frowned. "Now, t
I was worried about Rhoda's threat, but that didn't stop me from going to work. I needed the money; my future depended on it—not just mine alone. My baby's too."It's morning, and you seem to be dozing off," Xavier's voice caught me off guard. I flinched and then looked up at him."I wasn't dozing off," I protested, blinking my eyes rapidly. "I was just trying to sort out this file."Xavier sighed. "She did it again?" He was referring to Maya.I nodded reluctantly."Just send some over. I'll help you with them. I don't know why she's so bent on making life hell for you," he offered, his voice laced with concern."She just hates me," I retorted, shaking my head in frustration."Hey, Violet!" that familiar, annoying voice snarled. Rhoda. What does she want from me now? She closed the door behind her as she walked to the table where I sat."I need to talk to you!" Her eyes narrowed, and her lips curled into a smirk.Conversations with Rhoda were always about Mason, and right now, I didn'
Cold blue eyes peered into mine. I could feel the anger emanating from him as he stared at me. Every fiber of his being radiated betrayal. Handcuffed, bound, I was forced to stand tall as the icy anger from his gaze pierced through my chest."I can explain, Mason," I stuttered. Maybe that was a stupid thing to say at that moment, or maybe not. But I knew I owed him an explanation."I trusted you. I took you in and made you a Pack member, gave you a job, and all I get in return is being spied on, Luna?" His voice was breaking as he spoke. I couldn't tell why, but I knew there was more to it than just betrayal."I swear, I'm not a spy. I'm... just—""Take her back," he commanded, his voice quivering with rage. His hands were fisted. Disappointment was etched in his face as he spoke.I knew he hated me now, but I had zero intentions of spying. Those were just allegations Rhoda had come up with.Hans looked at me with hatred in his eyes, then led me back to that cold, empty room.Ironical
FIVE YEARS LATER VIOLET I stepped out of my car, my black boot clicking on the ground. The dark shades I wore shielded my eyes from the morning sun's glare. The guards in front of me bowed respectfully, knowing fully well who I was. Sophia Crane! A name that rings bells in everyone's ears, a name I've built for five years. A name that depicts success. "Good morning, Ms. Crane," Claire, my secretary, said as she collected my bag from me, giving a light bow. A satisfied smirk formed on my lips as I heard the whispers of those who had spotted me. Just my name put things in order. "What's my schedule for today, Claire?" The weekend had been a busy one, and Monday should be no exception. “We have a busy day ahead. Your 10 a.m. meeting with Mr. Lance has been pushed back to 11, but the 2 p.m. meeting with the board remains as scheduled.” “Excellent,” I replied, slipping off my sunglasses. “Let’s make sure we’re ready for both. What about the investors?” “They’ll be here at 4,” Clai
ADRIAN I shook my head as I heard the secretary of the Hunter Corporation repeating the same words she had been saying for the past week. This was bullshit, crap!I'm not a child to be tossed around like a two-year-old being promised candy. This was business. I understand they're at the top and all, but on a more professional level, it is more preferable to either tell the other party—namely, me—that they don't want to collaborate, rather than stringing me along like a toy.The other day, my team waited for an hour, only to be told the CEO had just concluded a meeting and needed to rest. If it wasn't that, she needed to eat. I'm done with these humans.Who do they think they are, to make an Alpha like me their human toy?"Yes, Claire. What do you have to say this time? She's busy? She wants to eat or perhaps polish her legs? I don't care about the bullshit you have prepared. You can't keep my team and me waiting for two hours and then come back with some lame excuse. Where's the cons
I couldn't stop laughing as I watched the scene that was transpiring from the CCTV footage. He looked like a fool, just how I wanted it.But then, I had never seen him this riled up, this frustrated. I watched as anger coursed through him, and his eyes changed. "This is just the start, Adrian Wolfe, trust me. I can't wait to see him break, to see him down.""Revenge," they say, "is best served cold." But I'm just getting started.The Wolfe Empire was ranking second, and I'm anticipating seeing it rank last. To see that look of frustration on his face. "This is just the start, Adrian, take my word for it."I took a sip from the hot coffee Claire had served me with. For some damn reason, it tasted so nice.I watched on when he pushed Claire and was about to head to my office. I was seething with rage. I had wanted to call the security to throw him out of the company. But then Xavier appeared, and I stilled.Somehow, he was able to resolve the issue with Adrian. I couldn't hear what he h