CLARISSAIt is said that good things happen when they are least expected, and Clarissa could not believe her luck. Just when she thought she would die as an old lady with four cats, a handsome stranger came and swept her off her feet. His captivating green eyes drew her in and it took everything in her to stop herself from swooning. She did want to give him a chance but her fear of getting hurt overcame that want. She would rather admire him from afar than go close and get hurt in the end. She found it charming how confused and lost for words he was. And the way he stared at her, it was like she was the only woman in the world. His pointed gaze and blatant staring were enough to get her heart racing nervously. "Can you stop acting like a lovesick puppy and focus on your work?!" Stacy snapped, bringing Clarissa out of her daydreaming. "I'm sorry, I was just thinking." Clarissa blushed, mortified by her friend's outburst. Stacy rolled her eyes. "Don't you see it?" "See what?" A
ARCHER "YOU ARE TO gather the men and return to the kingdom. Once there, you are to spread the good news to my people. I have found their Luna and will hopefully be returning to the kingdom with her-" Archer paused for a few seconds before saying, "-If she allows it." "Ten other men and I will remain here with you to accompany you here. I will send the rest back home. I will not be able to rest easy, knowing that you are here alone and unprotected," Sam protested. "You sound so much like Ryan," Archer muttered, and Sam smiled, happy to be compared to the Beta. "Fine, have it your way." "Thank you, Alpha," the commander said, thankful that he would still get to protect his King. Archer had one more problem on his mind. How do humans court their females? ••••By the next morning, Archer had everything planned out. The first thing he had to do was find his mate and everything else would follow. On reaching the front desk, he found only the rude receptionist who greeted him wit
ARCHER They passed by two doors before getting to a third, where Governor Boris's guards opened immediately once they spotted the party approaching. Sam went in first to do his usual check, while Archer waited patiently outside. When Archer was seated, Governor Boris started speaking. "Thank you for honouring my invitation, King Archer."Archer decided to go straight to the point. "Why have you invited me here, Governor Boris?" "I can assure you that whatever I have to say will be of interest to you," Governor Boris stated firmly. The seriousness in the Governor's voice raised Archer's curiosity but he kept his stoic expression on as he nodded for the Governor to go ahead. "A few months ago, my people detected unusual activity in the underground fighting rings of New York City. Normally, we would let them be just as long as they didn't break any rules but it was different this time. The spies I sent found out that they were moving things into the fighting rings and after a few
ARCHER"You do not need to go through the trouble of courting her if all you want is to sleep with her. No woman would be able to turn you down, King Archer. "Give me a name and I will have her go to your room before midnight," Governor Boris said with a smile.Archer shook his head. "You do not understand, Governor Boris. I do not just want to get intimate with her."Governor Boris frowned in confusion. "But I thought you werewolves have soulmates. Won't your soulmate be against you keeping a human by your side? Or can you also keep concubines in a harem?" "Are you going to tell him about your mate, Alpha?" Sam asked through the mind link. "I know I probably should not because there is a possibility he might use her against me. But something tells me I can trust him," Archer responded."Then I trust in your judgement, Alpha," Sam concluded and Archer closed the mind link before responding to the Governor. "The female in question is my soulmate." ••••Archer wanted to leave New Yo
ARCHER"Gentlemen, what seems to be the issue here?" Archer asked as he reached them. He did not fail to notice the slight relief that passed Clarissa's face. It pleased him that his presence could make her feel that way. The blond man turned to glare at Archer but his eyes widened upon seeing the people behind Archer. "Who might you be?" Blondie asked once he was recovered. "That is not the issue here. My problem is seeing grown-ass men ganging up on a small female who is too petrified to even speak. So I ask again, what is the issue here?" Archer asked calmly but anyone could hear the underlying malice in his voice. "This does not concern you, Sir. So, my advice is that you mind your business and go on your merry little way," Blondie advised, walking closer to stare Archer in the face. Archer raised a brow at the blatant invasion of privacy. "And I advise that the next sentence to leave your lips better be respectful. Back. Up. Now!" Sam warned in a tone that was anything but
ARCHER "I WAS READY to assume he had learnt his lesson already but it seems like some humans are indeed a bit slow when it comes to comprehension," Archer whispered to Sam but it was loud enough for the rest to hear. Playing along, Sam responded, "Then how do you think he needs to be educated?"Archer smirked and turned to the short man. "Who are you and what is your position in this hotel?" "My name is Derek Robert and I am the hotel manager," the short man, Mr. Robert responded. Archer recognised the name as the one Clarissa called the first time they met. He could not believe he was jealous of a man who was old enough to be her father. "Well, Mr Robert, I want Blondie out of the hotel and henceforth, he is banned from entering this hotel and all its branches," Archer demanded, his voice giving no room for arguments. Mr Derek's eyes widened in shock. "I am afraid that is not possible. Mr Stunner is a political figure under the Governor and not even the owner of this hotel can
CLARISSA "WHAT IF HE is in the Mafia?" Stacey guessed again. Clarissa hummed before responding, "That makes a lot of sense cos he always has people following him around. "He also has this air of authority around him so it will not be surprising if he is a Mafia Don or even the leader of a gang." "If that is indeed the case, I advise you to stay away from him, the farther the better. You do not want to be caught up in a gang war," Stacey said with concern shining in her brown eyes. Clarissa shook her head. "I can not do that anymore, Stace, besides, Archer saved me just now. I have not even thanked him yet."Stacey rolled her eyes. "Then thank him and ask him to stay away from you, duh." "You know that's rude!" Clarissa exclaimed. "Also, we have not confirmed his involvement in the mafia yet, all we have are speculations.""Speculations that are enough to make you run away without looking back. You will be the only one crazy enough to still go near him even after all you have see
CLARISSA"I STILL HAVE a job to do, Archer. My shift has not ended yet, I can get fired for leaving the hotel in the middle of my shift." Clarissa glanced at her wristwatch. It was not even evening yet. "It's not that I do not want to go out with you, I just can not leave work now."Archer nodded in understanding. "Then as your new boss, I am relieving you of your duties for today. You can report back to work tomorrow." "I forgot that you could do that now," she said more to herself than him. "But even so, I will be leaving Stacey alone at the desk," Clarissa added. "I have instructed Sam to keep her company. Trust me, she will not notice you are gone," Archer responded and she chuckled at the thought of Sam and Stacey arguing with a guest over clashes in ideas. Putting those two together was probably the worst thing to do at that moment but she knew that Stacey would not let Sam walk all over her without putting up a good fight. With that in mind, she went into the staff room