Painful Obsession
Walking through the park, Aiden Warner needed some air. His newest research had all but ground to a halt, frustrating him. Looking up from his feet his eyes found her, drawn like a magnet.
Annalita Taylor was sat enjoying the gentle breeze mixing with the warmth of the sun as she prepared her graduation speech.
Aiden had made it his mission to find out all he could about the girl who was taking over his thoughts. When he discovered that she would be graduating summa cum laude in biochemistry he used it as the perfect excuse to have her near him.
Annalita couldn't believe her luck. She had been offered a position at the countries leading pharmaceutical and research facility, without even applying.
According to the email , Warner Labs automatically offer a place to the top graduate from Winston University.
Excited as she was there was one problem. She had read articles about the elusive CEO, Mr Warner. He came across as cold, closed off and possibly hard to work for. His handsome face would not be able to make up for an awful work environment.
Will Annalita allow herself to be charmed by her boss or will Aiden face rejection from his new obsession?
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Chapter: Chapter 10. Aiden.I had been expecting a reply from Anna before now. It was almost lunchtime and I'd spent most of the morning checking my emails more times than I had in the last week, unable to concentrate on anything other than her response. Lunchtime came and went, I was too anxious to eat so settled for a strong black coffee. What if I had scared her off with my last message? By the time mid-afternoon had arrived, I had gone from bubbles of anticipation to my stomach churning with apprehension. Even if Anna was having second thoughts about my proposed job offer, I believed she would've let me know in no uncertain terms, so why hadn't she replied? Looking through the details I had for her, I found her number and decided to call her after some hesitation. I honestly felt like I was losing my mind over her. No answer. I pushed redial and again let it ring until I heard her melodious voice asking for a message to be left. "Hello Miss Taylor, this is Mr Warner. I
Last Updated: 2021-09-27
Chapter: Chapter 9. Annalita.As I padded over to the sofa, the aftermath of my drinking hit me. Glancing around I felt like a slovenly pig. There were to empty wine bottles, one on it's side, the other miraculously still upright. A third bottle was lying, partially concealed by a cushion, looking as though I had tried to open it and gave up.The discarded pizza box was open, soggy with grease, crusts and crumbs were scattered all over the table, a single slice with a bite out of it hanging over the edge. The glass I had been using was under the table, chipped and cracked, the straw nowhere to be seen.The worst part though, except from not remembering the second bottle of wine, was the blood on the floor. There were smears and fingerprints on the leg of the table and spanning outwards from a small puddle that still looked wet and sticky in the middle.Thinking that it would be better if my new employer didn't see the havoc I had created for myself, I turned back to him to try and stop him c
Last Updated: 2021-09-09
Chapter: Chapter 8. Annalita."Uurgh....", my whole body felt heavy, as though someone had tied me down with weights. My eyes flickered but I couldn't open them. Attempting to roll-over, I must have tried to compensate for all the imaginary weights, because the next thing I knew was i was on the cold floor, landing with a dull thud. A sharp pain shot through my head as it bounced off the edge of the table as I went down. Lying there, curled up on floor, I waited until the pain was replaced with a dull ache before attempting to open my eyes again, managing a small crack but it was to blurry to see. Slowly, I bring a shaking hand up to the edge of my hairline, gingerly touching the spot where my head and table connected. I could feel hot and sticky moisture on my fingertips. Well isn't that just freakin' great! I'm bleeding, the smell of copper and iron now invades my nostrils, making my stomach churn. I attempted to push myself off the ground but my blood slick hand slipped, se
Last Updated: 2021-09-07
Chapter: Chapter 7. Aiden.Sitting at my desk, I felt like hitting my head on it. I'd all but propositioned a complete stranger that I had quickly become obsessed with. I found my self willing her to reply, re-reading what little contact we have already had. I'm pathetic. I've worked hard to build my billion dollar empire, I have several research facilities, labs and dispensaries, properties that range fom modest and affordable to luxurious and down right extravagant. I'm the director of several charities and own hotels and restaurants and yet here I am, losing my mind over a beautiful girl. Apart from Warner Labs, everything I have bought and sold has been done so privately and anonymously. I value my privacy above all else. When you have an over abundance of wealth people expect or demand more of you. Keeping myself out of the spotlight, helps stave away the vultures and endless women wanting to become Mrs. Warner. Not that I don't want a wife, I just wish it was easier to find
Last Updated: 2021-09-05
Chapter: Chapter 6. Annalita.Mr Warner,Thank you for your speedy reply. I am amazed that I am so high on your to-do list, given how in demand a high profile man such as you are surely is.You are absolutely correct in regards to my need for knowledge and I feel that the role of researcher will suit me well. I do not think that a change in career anytime in the near or distant future is in my plans going forward.I believe you wish for me to be more specific with what I want from our correspondence. Here are my wants as you desire:1. I want, most kindly, to be informed about which of your many facilities I shall be stationed in, specifically, to aid my knowledge quest.2. I want, most fervently, to know when I shall be needed to start my quest within your company. It would be most advantageous, as sat twiddling one's thumbs is not listed as part of my long term career goals.3. This is more of a wish than a want, but would you be willing to divulge any information on a
Last Updated: 2021-09-03
Chapter: Chapter 5. Aiden/Annalita.I stared at the screen, I thought about the options laid before me. The most boring would be to come clean straight away, confess why I wanted her at Warner Labs and make myself look like a creepy douche. I scrapped that idea straight away.Maybe I could feign ignorance, see if I could get her to elaborate on what she thinks being on my private payroll would entail? That could be fun, seeing what path her mind would take her down. Definitely a possibility.Glancing once again at the words on the screen, I can tell that it was written with emotion. Her rage fuelling her words. Perhaps I shouldn't overthink it and see where the mood takes me.Rolling up the sleeves of my navy shirt, I set to work:Miss Taylor,I'm very grateful for your timely response to the offer I made to you earlier today. I feel that is a matter of great importance that requires my immediate attention.Firstly, I would like to commend you on your keen thirst for knowledge
Last Updated: 2021-08-27
Finding Him
The dream was always the same. Transported to a dark, dank room with no means of escape. The growls and glowing eyes of the creature that lurked within it's shadowy walls coming ever closer, fear gripping her insides until she woke up, drenched in her own sweat and tears.
They were the same, never changing or at least they were. Having caught the attention of the future alpha of the Bloodrose pack, Brodie Bennett, Talia Christie's nightmares began to change, to evolve.
She had always been a loner, never wanting or needing to seek out friendships from those in the pack that had adopted her at a young age.
Talia loved her parents, the ones that took her in but she longed for the day she would finally be able to leave and find her rightful place in the world.
With her 18th birthday approaching, Talia is discovering where she came from and that she is not like ordinary wolves.
Can Brodie's love give her the strength to fight her nightmare, come to life? Or will she perish with everyone else around her?
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Chapter: Chapter 30. Mene.The conversation flowed easily throughout the meal, like they had been old friends catching up after a long absence. They had moved back to the loungearea infront of the fire, stomachs fit to burst after three courses of delectable food. Mila had brought through a tray of coffee which was appreciated by everyone. Lounging around enjoying the comfortable chatter, Brodie hardly took his his hands off of Talia. He was always touching her in some small way, currently his fingers were playing with the soft, silky curls of her hair. Talia had been explaining to Brodie's parents about her plans to become a doctor, her inherant desire to help others when she started to feel odd, losing focus, her words refusing to form as she continued trying to talk. She went silent, her eyes rolled back in her head as her body started convulsing before suddenly going still. The panicked voices of everyone else in the room sounded fuzzy and far-away to Talia as if she was li
Last Updated: 2021-09-21
Chapter: Chapter 29. Welcome.Talia was still sniggering as she got out the shower and headed back through to her room. She had heard the pair of them but decided to not let on, plus she needed some time to calm down from almost nearly moment Brodie and she had. If her mother hadn't come home, who knows how far it would have gone? 'Oh you know.', her wolf answered her. 'We can't let them mark us until your birthday. Fool around all you want but do not mate him before then.' 'I didn't intend to but is there a reason why?' Talia thought, not sure if she would get an answer. 'Can you tell me your name please?' 'There is no reason apart from the strength of the bond we will share. When I am fully with you, the bond we make will be one the strongest our kind will have ever seen and my name is Rieka. 'No pressure then!', Talia whistled as she glanced over the clothes on her bed. She dressed quickly, a little self conscious at how much her bra pushed up her boobs betwee
Last Updated: 2021-09-08
Chapter: Chapter 28. Almost Caught.Talia linked her parents to let them know that they would be eating with the alpha family tonight, shutting it down rapidly again to drown out Violet's squeals and ramblings. Brodie was still wiggling his eyebrows at her, causing her to giggle with delight. She took his hand and led him up to her room. "I know exactly what we could do.", with a coy grin she led him over to the bed and sat him down on the edge. Brodie gulped audibly as Talia bent down in front of him, her tight ass on show for him, through her skin tight jeans, causing his own trousers to tighten at the sight. Brodie longed to touch her, palm her firm cheek but he couldn't work up the courage before Talia had righted herself with a backpack in her left hand, hooked by one finger. "You could help me study?", she was trying to keep the humour she felt off her face, to appear innocent, which was proving to be very difficult. "S..study? You want me...to help you study?", Brodie looked as
Last Updated: 2021-09-06
Chapter: Chapter 27. Dinner PlansThe room was silent and still. Brodie had stopped talking sometime ago and now they all were just sat like statues lost in their own thoughts. It would have been an alarming sight for anyone walking in and witnessing it, like time had been frozen within the walls of the room. Mila was the first to shake herself free of the trance that the heavy atmosphere surrounding them had created. She stood and walked to the window, one arm around her slender waist, the other propped up by it at the elbow, resting her chin on the back of her long fingers. She stood, staring out into the grounds and beyond that to the vast forest, her expression neutral. A small grin tugged at her lips and a warmth glinted in her eyes as her head turned towards the men, her body following on. "I think that we should meet your mate, Brodie. I'd very much like to get to know my new daughter.", Mila's smile grew as she spoke happy that her son will have a strong Luna. She wasn't at all sure w
Last Updated: 2021-09-04
Chapter: Chapter 26. Luna's Home.Brodie thought about what Talia had read to them and if there could possibly be any truth in it as he walked back to the packhouse. He believed she was special, she was his mate, but for her to be directly decended from not only the first wolf but the Moon Goddess as well was mind blowing. He thought about the stories that he was told as a child. He recalled something about the first wolf had became enranged that there was now a superior line of wolves and he, feeling that he was the alpha of all wolves, set out to destroy them. The tale that Talia had read was a watered down version designed for children, where as the more mature version was a lot darker, with more death and destruction and less happily ever after. Brodie's mind and heart was heavy as he walked through the packhouse doors. He would have to bring his parents up to speed with everything but felt like he was betraying Talia, in doing so. debating with himself, Brodie concluded that if there was
Last Updated: 2021-09-03
Chapter: Chapter 25. The Wolf's Tale."Did you really think that would work? Wolves, remember?", Lachlan pointed between his wife and himself. "We have excellent senses.", He looked amused rather than annoyed, which made both Talia and Brodie visibly relax. Lachlan chuckled at pair of them. "It's okay, you're both adults, well almost, and you are mates. Sleeping is easier, isn't it?". Talia wore a tight smile. She would've agreed if she hadn't ended up in another one of her dreams. She took Brodie by the hand and led him to the table, intending on getting coffee for both of them but he turned the tables and gently pushed her into a seat and went to get the drinks instead. Her heart fluttered, such a small but sweet gesture, sent tingles running through her entire body from the tip of her toes right up to her head. "Thanks.", she smiled sweetly as he handed her the cup. The four of them sat at the table eating a breakfast of mushroom omlettes. "Do you either of you know if being born under
Last Updated: 2021-08-30
Chapter: Chapter 12. Reliving the Rejection.Soren's POV I don't know how long we sat like that before the clearing of a throat broke the spell we were currently under. "Uh...What's happening here? Guys? Hello? Is my bestie gonna be my sister?" Etta's questions came in quick succession. I have no idea how to answer her because I'm not completely sure what is happening myself, although I have a theory. I cast a glance over to my family. Etta is vibrating with excitement in her chair, my mother has grabbed hold of dad's arm so tightly that her fingers were white and I swear that she let out a squeak. My dad, ever stoic, had a knowing gleam in his eye. Then my eyes settled back to the one I really wanted to look at, my Little Wolf. Her cheeks are a beautiful shade of pink. I could spend all day, every day trying to make her blush like this. I can tell she's anxious or nervous, maybe a bit of both and offer a small, reassuring smile then answer my sister. "I don't know yet, Etta. I can only say how Atlas and I feel bu
Last Updated: 2026-08-03
Chapter: Chapter 11. Awkward Silence.Annalise's POV We sat around the table and started serving breakfast. I had moved to pick up a plate but Soren stopped me, lightly brushing my fingers when he took it from me and began doing it for me. He added small amounts of everything then poured me a glass of juice before getting his own and pouring himself a cup of coffee. I sat quietly, chewing on my lower lip, confused and unsure of what had just happened. Soren looked completely unfazed, as if he had done this a thousand times before. Montionless, I still hadn't started eating, my eyes cast down at my food with a small frown. Soren noticed, "What's wrong, Little Wolf? Do you not like it?" He had angled his body towards me on one of the sofas, his furrowed brow mirroring my own. "Yeah, ofcourse. Thank you. I'm just not used to having someone do something so thoughtful for me. I pretty much served the entire packhouse at meal times. If I made a mistake or it was implied that I had even, I wouldn't be allowed to eat
Last Updated: 2026-08-02
Chapter: Chapter 10. Catching Feelings. Soren pulled away first. "The sooner I leave, the sooner I will be back Little Wolf."Annalise nodded. She didn't want him to go. These feelings were confusing for her. For the briefest of moments she imagined this is how she should have felt about Jason. After he left, Annalise went and showered. Wrapping herself in a towel she stood looking through the wardrobe for something to wear. Since her parents had passed, she only ever had a couple of tatty options, now she had an entire closet at her disposal. Touching all the items, relishing their soft materials, she opted for a pair of black skinny jeans and a deep forest green wrap around top with 3/4 sleeves. It was looser on her than it should be because of how thin she was but hopefully she would be able to put some weight on now thst she wassn't being starved. Soren had mindlinked Etta and his parents to ask them if they wanted to have breakfast with Annalise and him. When they readily agreed, he suggested that they eat i
Last Updated: 2026-07-31
Chapter: Chapter 9. Nice to (in)formally meet you. "Goo...good morning." Annalise stuttered. 'Oh, just kill me now.' She thought as she spoke. Cyan was laughing hard, if she could, she'd be slapping her thigh. Crimson faced, Annalise pushed up from his chest. "I need to...go." There was a spark of humour in his eyes but he didn't try to stop her as she scurried out of the bed and ran as fast as she was able to the bathroom. The door slammed behind her and she fell against her. "I. Am. Such. An. Idiot." Annalise muttered as she banged the back of her head off the door emphasising each word. She had been in such a rush to escape the Adonis, that she didn't think to take clothes with her so she could shower. She would have to go back out there. 'Do it!' Cyan spurred Annalise on. 'Get back out there so we can see Adonis.' Snickering followed the wolf's playful words. Annalise groaned and pushed away from the door, she gave her hands a shake, took a deep breath then yanked open the barrier between her and the sweet man that
Last Updated: 2026-07-29
Chapter: Chapter 8. Can't Stay Away. Part 2.Sorens POV I needed to clear my head. I went up to my room, stripped off my dirty, bloody clothes and entered the shower. I stayed under the spray until the water went cold. My mind was still racing. I got out, quickly dried off and threw on some workout clothes. I stuck in my earbuds and went to the gym. It was empty, thank Goddess. My mind wandered as I did some warm-up stretches. the image of the little wolf lying broken on the ground, the feel of her, weightless in my arms. The immediate protectiveness I felt towards her. This is exactly what I was trying to distract myself from. Shaking out my arms and legs, I started on the treadmill, barely jogging for a few minutes before ramping up the speed. The rhythm of steady running was working. I kept running, not really noticing as the songs in my ears changed as beads of sweat started forming on my forehead. I kept pushing until it hurt to breathe. Slowing back to a stop, I didn't bother with the cool down, jumping off and
Last Updated: 2026-07-28
Chapter: Chapter 8. Can't Stay Away. Part 1.Sorens POV I had been trying to avoid the packhouse since finding that girl. She was so close to death that I almost left her, almost. Then she moaned, if it wassn't for enhanced senses, I would've missed it. Atlas, my wolf's ears had perked up at the noise, 'We have to help the little wolf.' He urged me closer to her, the smell of blood was overpowering everything else. I tried to pickher up as carefully as possible, but at 6' 5", I'm not exactly graceful. She weighed the sum of nothing. I could feel her bones through the torn rags that she was wearing. I suppose rags wasn't fair, it was clear that they had been mended many times over and looked after as best as she could. Atlas was acting strangely. He had never taken as much interest in a she-wolf before. He's even given her a nickname?! I mindlinkied the pack doctor to let them know what was happening before abandoning the rest of the patrol to take her to safety. The other wolf scents that had alerted us were startin
Last Updated: 2026-07-28
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