JAMES.Five years earlier..."Alpha, the bouquet of roses you ordered has arrived," Clara, my secretary's voice, resonated from the doorway of my office.I lifted my gaze from the computer screen, where numbers and reports had held me captive for hours, and greeted her with a smile, acknowledging the arrival of the roses."It's about time... Thank you, Clara. Please, place them on my desk," I replied. She complied, her grin revealing a row of pearly whites."Miss Jasmine is indeed fortunate to have a gentleman like you," Clara remarked.A sigh escaped me, not of exasperation, but of contentment. In truth, I considered myself the fortunate one because Jasmine and I chose to love each without the mate bond. Life in general was great so far and I couldn't have it any other way."Yes, we're both lucky," I agreed. Glancing at the wall clock, I noticed it was well past her working hours. "Are you heading out now?"Clara nodded. "Yes, Alpha. Unless there's anything else you need?"I shook my
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