Chapter 1 first day

SELENA POV 

The first day of a new job always comes with a sharp, nervous flutter in your chest. Today, that flutter felt like a warning, like the world was holding its breath and something unexpected was about to happen.

 I straightened my shoulders, tried to swallow the lump in my throat, and told myself I could handle whatever this day threw at me. Little did I know, the real challenge wasn’t the work, it was the people I was about to meet.

I had woken up early, feeling a mix of anticipation and nerves. Today was my first day at Lycaon Enterprise, and I was determined to make a good impression.

So far, it has been going well. I was enjoying my day, especially with my colleague Sofia guiding me around. We went from one floor to another, meeting people and familiarizing me with the company. She was genuinely nice and gisted me about a lot of things, including how she had a huge crush on Aiden, the CFO.

We returned to the top floor only to see a stunning woman. Her presence was impossible to ignore, her figure, her posture, the way she carried herself.

“Hi, Miss Lyra,” Sofia greeted. And then it clicked. Lyra, the woman obsessed with Marcus, the CEO.

“Are you the new PA?” Lyra asked, not even acknowledging Sofia, who just shrugged as if it wasn’t the first time she’d been ignored by Lyra.

“Yes ma’am. What can I do for you?” I asked politely.

“I don’t want you too close to Marcus. Focus on your work, nothing else. He is mine. Do you understand?” Her words left me dumbfounded. Was she for real? Who even wanted Marcus before?

“Answer me. I don’t know why Marcus would hire a female PA. They mostly fall for him. I’m warning you now, any extra thoughts you have about him should die immediately,” she continued. Wow, she should have mentioned it to the CEO that she didn’t want him to have a female PA. How is that my business? And if Marcus is hers, why the insecurity?

“Don’t worry, Madam Lyra. He might mean as much as a gold ring to you. That doesn’t mean I feel the same. I won’t fall for him. We’ll keep a professional relationship. That’s it,” I reassured her.

“That’s good. You know your place. Spare me some effort,” she said, walking away.

To be honest, she was stunning, the type any man would notice, but her attitude? Terrible.

“Is that how she usually behaves, warning every girl who works with the CEO?” I asked Sofia.

“Yes. She did the same to me when I arrived. But I assured her I had no interest in Marcus, my goal was Aiden,” Sofia said with a smile.

“Does the CEO know about this?” I asked.

“I really don’t know,” she replied.

I shook my head. “Does she really think the CEO is the only good man in the world, that every woman must fall for him? She’s wrong. He’s nothing special. I don’t even like him, much less fall in love with him.” A big lie, though. It's impossible for me to be with the CEO, yet I was undeniably drawn to his presence and attracted to him.

“Really? Who looks stunned when they see me for the first time and say, ‘Is this a god or human?’” a voice said behind me, making me jump.

I turned to see Marcus the CEO, standing at the entrance to his office, his eyes locked on me with an unreadable expression. Angry? Amused? I couldn’t tell.

My face heated, embarrassment flooding me as I tried to look away. He walked toward me.

“Ah, Selena, I see you’re getting acquainted with Lyra, and she has warned you,” he said, amusement in his voice. He knew about her warning and did nothing? Did he let her act as a shield? Or was he also interested in Lyra? None of my business, really.

“Yes, sir,” I said, keeping my tone professional.

Marcus chuckled, and I squirmed under his gaze. “Let’s go. It’s almost one o’clock. I need to discuss some things with you,” he said, and walked back to his office.

I followed, stepping into the scent of leather and power. He sat on the couch, eyes piercing mine with an intensity that left me breathless.

“This is my schedule for today,” he said, low and commanding. “From tomorrow onwards, you’ll arrange my schedule. Understand?”

“Yes, sir, and what else, sir?” My voice trembled. We’d been fine joking outside, why the sudden shift in tone?

“Nothing for now. Help me sort these documents. Separate the ones that need my signature from those for review and bring them one by one.”

As I handed him the first set, our hands brushed. Electricity shot through me, tingling along my skin. His eyes locked onto mine, hunger and intensity blazing. He moved his mouth. “Mat…” but stopped mid-word.

Time froze as we stared at each other. Then, without warning, he slammed me against the wall, his body caging mine. His expression was unreadable, yet terrifyingly intense.

My body ached from the impact, I struggled to break free, pushing him, but he won't budge. He was too strong, I felt trapped. Is he really a human, with such strength? I wondered my mind racing with questions.

“Who sent you to me?” he growled, voice low and menacing.

The question hung in the air like a challenge. My heart raced. Who had sent me? And what did he mean by that?