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Ariana Today's meeting agenda piqued my interest. I was impressed to discover that the new recent game that had gotten many people talking was developed by a woman.. and she was the lady boss of this company. How amazing was she? Looking at the CEO and Vice…was she young too? Oh, how envious I felt…. I'm close to my thirties and haven't done shit with my life. But I knew I wasn't late.. this was an opportunity for me... Ten minutes later, I smiled in triumph as I finally typed in the last word. Finito! I clamped my hands together in satisfaction. Now I can print it out and take it to Lewis. He loved to work with hard copies even though technology had made things easier for us. I ran through the document once more and after correcting the errors, I clicked on print. Seconds later, the copy machine ejected the documents but I frowned when I saw the outcome. Some words were visible, some faint… others didn't get printed out at all. It seems the cartridge had run out of ink.
Lewis A few days had passed and I couldn’t be happier. Ariana seemed to be opening up to me but she was still reluctant to be herself around me. That was the only reason I held back from touching her… I didn’t want to scare her away. I didn’t pressure her about the date she promised me. I wanted to move at a pace she was comfortable with. For now, I was happy because she was staying at my house. And even though I gave her space... I reveled in her sweet scent that swirled around the house. Her scent hit me just as a knock sounded on the door of my office. "Come in," I called out, clamping my hands together and placing them on my lap. My heart was racing.. the pull was getting stronger and so was Wesley becoming irritable… he wanted to mark her as soon as possible. The door opened and Ariana entered, swaying her hips seductively as she approached my desk. "Sir... if you’re free... We can have that lunch that I owe you now.." She said sheepishly while averting my gaze. I nodde
Ariana It was confirmed... I had a crush on my boss. I don't even know how it started. Was it when he backed me up against the wall? Or when he wrapped his muscular arm around my waist? Or the way he ate my lips on the night I was drunk? I don't know… I just found myself a mess whenever he was in proximity. My heart would race.. my stomach fluttered as butterflies danced around, creating havoc… my knees turned weak and I couldn't breathe. I resisted the urge to melt in his arms when I felt the massive thing that twitched against me when he rescued me from falling. It was sudden… suddenly, I began to feel shy when our eyes locked.. shivering when his husky voice called out to me... I swear, I wouldn't mind just having a night with him. A night of him fucking me senseless. I knew he felt the same… I just … I could feel it. His hot gaze on me when he thought I wasn't looking… the lust in his eyes when I caught him staring… the dick print on his pants whenever I was close. It cou
Lewis I had been standing by Ariana’s office door just looking at her and admiring her beauty. She really looked sexy in that outfit of hers and even though I knew she dressed like that for the party tonight… I couldn’t help but feel jealous thinking about all the eyes that will be feasting on her tonight. My mate seemed to be happy… whatever it was that she was thinking about. It didn’t take long before her arousal filled my nose and I bit back a growl… Wesley clawed at my mind… the scent affecting him equally. Fuck… my mate was a naughty minx wasn’t she? I thought that side of hers only came out when she was drunk. I hadn’t mentioned that night again to make her feel comfortable… I didn’t want her asking if her apartment was ready… there was no apartment to start with. They are all full… I just wanted her close. She raised her head and I felt myself throb… she looked like a seductive succubus... If I stayed any longer I would lose control. Why did she look so guilty... Was she
Ariana Burning. Every vein in my body felt like it was on fire. If I was told I had been thrown into an active volcano, I wouldn’t dispute that. I couldn’t even feel my toes or fingers. Dear God…what is happening to me? Did I finally become allergic to alcohol? My throat felt parched and I would kill for a bucket of ice right now. Voices reached my ears as I tried to open my eyes. “...wrong with her? She suddenly started convulsing and I couldn’t bring her temperature down..” “To be honest… I have no idea why her temperature is not going down… the IV is done and the fever-reducing pills didn’t work either… you should consider taking her to the hospital.” A strange voice said. “That would be all doctor.” I heard Lewis say and I frowned… he didn’t want to take me to the hospital? I feel really sick. The door closed as the doctor left. I felt a hand on my forehead as tingles rushed through me… “Ariana… I know you’re awake.” My eyes flew open and landed on Lewis who was hoveri
Lewis I sat in my office smiling to myself from ear to ear. Recalling how my little human had gotten excited and kissed my cheeks after I told her about her change in department. Her scent still lingered on my face and I want it to be so for the rest of the day. The look of pure happiness on her face showed me that my decision was worth it….even though I won't be able to be close to her during work hours. I was happy I could let her do what she's always wanted. I would always support her dreams… always. My brows furrowed as what happened over the weekend flashed through my mind. The reason I didn't take her to the hospital was because of my suspicions about her… At first… with the intensity of the heat waves she was having, I was almost convinced she was going into heat. After all it was long overdue. A she-wolf usually goes into heat once she meets her mate, marked or not. But I was wrong. That wasn’t the case. But the extreme rise in her temperature was strange and I wondered i
Ariana My heart soared as I walked through the large glass sliding doors leading to the artificial intelligence laboratory. I can't believe this was happening… somebody pinch me because I might be dreaming! All I had wanted ever since I graduated was to get a job and create super-advanced human-like robots. That was my dream. But no matter how much I tried to send out applications or my sketches, I was never called or given a chance. It reached a point where I thought I wasn't good enough and I was starting to give up on that path. I know Lewis must have used his influence to get me in but I'll do my best to prove to him that I was meant to do this. I'll make him proud. Smiling to myself, I entered the huge lab that had several workstations with laptops for deep learning and machine training. I could even see some work-in-progress robots following commands and moving around the lab. "Hi… welcome. You must be Ariana. The new specialist." A cheery voice snapped me back to my sens
Lewis I bit back a growl when the scent of her arousal hit my nose. Ariana was such a tease. A temptress and I loved how her body reacted to my touch. She was definitely made for me. Her back was flush against my chest while my hand caressed her stomach. I buried my head in the crook of her neck and took a whiff. Fuck… her scent was like a drug and I was happily addicted to it. ‘It’s now or never. Mark her and tell her she’s our mate.’ Wesley urged in my mind. He was already salivating from the intense arousal that filled the air. My mate was so turned on but since she didn’t know I could smell her... She didn’t try to prevent her arousal. ‘Not now… we will scare her.’ I told my wolf. Ariana was a simple girl and I don’t think me saying I was a werewolf right now was something she would take lightly. It was not the right time. It took my all to let go of her as my dick was getting harder with her scent swirling around me. I chuckled when she ran away at full speed as if her
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THREE YEARS LATER Lewis It was funny how time flies. One minute you’re a child and the next, you’re an adult who’s responsible for yourself and other people. In my case, I was a mate, a beta and a brother and a soon-to-be father. That’s right, Ariana and I had our wedding 4 months ago and now she was carrying our pup. A boy. She was the most beautiful bride I had ever seen and on that day, when she said I do, it was one of the best days of my life that I’ll cherish forever. The last three years have been nothing but blissful. Life was great. We would have problems here and there but nothing that was not solvable. After all, this is real life and not everything can be perfect. Alpha James and Zoe left on a honeymoon tour a month ago and left their pups in our care. They were living with us at our mini-mansion that I built for Ariana and I and boy, they were a handful. We had a nanny for all four of them. Matteo, Alpha James’ baby brother thought he was his brother’s son
Ariana I’ve been living in the blackmist pack for three months now and I can attest that it’s much better than the human town. I liked it here. At first, when I learnt that werewolves exist I thought they would be primitive and living like cavemen but they surprised me by being more modern than ordinary humans. The pack was designed like a small town. It had shopping malls, residential homes and a large packhouse where the majority of the wolves stayed. Mostly unmated ones stayed there. Despite the modern setup, the flora and fauna were not tampered with. We were still surrounded by a big forest. On full moon nights, we would go for pack runs which were led by the Alpha and Luna. And then most times, I would go on a love run with Lewis, my mate who had been nothing but lovely ever since I settled here. The only thing I missed from the human town was my aunt Judy. “Can you get me another dress? Where’s the red one I chose earlier? I look good in red.” Zoe asked one of the o
Lewis I ditched the car and ran to the orphanage since it would be faster that way. The Alpha had already begun running back to the pack after I called him to tell him his Luna had gone into labor. Taking off my clothes, I shifted and carried them in my mouth then I began to run as fast as I could. From the way Ariana kept poking into my mind every second, I knew she was freaking out. ‘Dr. Anthony prepare the Luna’s VIP ward she’s in labor.’ I mind-linked the doctor at the pack’s hospital. ‘What? That’s too soon. I’ll work on it right away.’ I continued to rush forward with Wesley in the lead. Being a beta wolf, he wanted to protect his Alpha’s pups. ‘Lewis! Hurry! I can see a head… oh my God! I don’t know what to do!’ Ariana’s shriek echoed in my head. ‘Calm down baby… You will scare Zoe. Take a few deep breaths and guide her… tell her to push as hard as she can. If the baby stays like that it will suffocate.’ ‘But I’ve never done this before.’ She responded, sounding sc
Lewis I felt like I was in paradise. At the break of dawn, I opened my eyes and found Ariana sleeping peacefully in my arms with a smile on her face. We were happy. And I hoped it remained so for the rest of our lives. I stroked her curly hair and leaned down, placing a kiss on her forehead. Ariana stirred, scrunching her eyebrows then inched closer to me, burying her face deeper into my chest. Having her back made me whole once again. I wouldn’t have survived without her and to think she had watched me die and had to experience the agony of the bond breaking filled me with intense guilt. That was not something I wanted her to go through. Ever. She had even gone as far as stabbing her heart to perform a dangerous spell to save me. That was the extent of her love for me. I could see it. I could feel it. A love so pure and true. What more can I ask for? I loved her just as much as she loved me and with each passing day that we are together, our bond grows stronger. All
Ariana I stared into Lewis’ eyes to check if he was telling the truth. Not that I didn’t believe him. It’s just that with our current situation, even I could come up with any reason that could help us be able to be together. He had just told me about how my mother and his father were childhood friends and that day, he was actually going to save her due to her call for help but unfortunately, he arrived late. “I have proof, baby… I can’t lie to you. You know that.” Lewis said with a pained expression. I cupped his face with my palms and pecked his lips. “I believe you. Even if you made something up I would always believe you.” I said and I meant it. “But I didn’t make it up my love. My father has recordings that you can listen to. I have them on my phone.” He said and took out his phone before I could stop him. We were seated on a two-seater couch in the small sitting room in the cabin after two more rounds of banging each other. I listened to the recording and when I heard
Lewis “Alpha, I’m leaving. I’ll only come back when I find my mate.” Alpha James raised his brow. “Are you sure? You’re going on a wild goose chase man. She could be anywhere.” Anger surged within me and I growled. “Are you saying I should give up on my mate? No way man… she’s mine and I’ll find her.” “How? By running around aimlessly like a headless chicken? Do you even have a clue where she is? If she doesn’t want to be found, do you think you can find her that easily?” I curled my hand, clenching it into a fist. He was right. I couldn’t just go searching without having a clue about Ariana’s whereabouts but what other choice do I have? Wait for her to calm down and come back on her own? What if she never comes back? What then? Being without her would kill me and my wolf. “I have to find her.” I said in a low voice, sounding defeated. “Come on man. We are wolves. We work smart, not harder. What’s the fastest way of finding someone in our supernatural world without using
Ariana I steeled my heart and chanted the teleporting spell while avoiding making eye contact with Lewis. I just couldn’t bring myself to look into his eyes. If I did, I was afraid I would decide to stay with him. But that was out of the question. Not after what I had found out. I had to leave for my parent's sake. I wouldn’t be able to face them knowing I had stayed with the people who took their life. Lewis just stood there, staring at me. And from my peripheral vision, I could see he was crying. My chest constricted seeing him like that. It hurt more that I had to leave him this way. I was punishing him for his father’s mistakes. It didn’t take long for the spell to take effect. As I was slowly getting sucked in, I snuck a look at Lewis. I wanted to see his enchanting face for one last time. I wanted to have it embedded in my mind forever. But the look of despair on his face crushed my heart. Now I would be stuck with his sad expression for the rest of my life. I shouldn’
Lewis I don’t know how long I had been staring at the spot where Ariana had vanished. My heart just couldn’t accept the fact that she was gone. She had left and this time I’m afraid, it’s forever. With the bad blood between us, there’s no way we could be together. For most of my life, I had never regretted any choices I made. Bad or good. Because I believed if you’re hesitant about something, you would still end up regretting whatever decision you make in the end. You would always ask yourself. What if? Could things have been different? I never wanted this type of uncertainty in my life so I was always decisive. But now, looking back, I deeply regretted bringing my mate to the pack. Perhaps I should have stayed with Ariana in the human town. I would be a CEO and she would do the work she loved. We would go back home together after a busy day at work, cook together, make love and do the same the next day just like normal people do. Most times people take advantage of thi