Alpha Gabriel Pov*At The Council Meeting*Asher and I made our way through the mansion to the council building, situated in a separate wing. The council meeting was held every weekend.The guards stationed at the entrance of the door, immediately opened the door upon seeing us, as we entered the room, my presence alone commanded attention. The council members, along with some Alphas from other packs who were in alliance with the Silvercrest pack, were already present.The Silvercrest pack has been in existence for over a century and is seen as the strongest pack to ever exist, which is why many Alphas sought alliances with us to safeguard their pack from rogue threats."Greetings Alpha", They greeted in unison, their head respectfully bowed.I walked to my seat which was positioned at the head of the table. The rest of the members took their seats once I was settled.The council leader rose from his seat shortly after everyone was seated with the agenda sheet in his hands as he bega
Selena POvI sat in the living room patiently waiting for my mom to finish getting ready in her room. Wait a minute, did I just say patiently? Of course not, I was anxiously waiting for her. I was practically tapping my foot in anticipation.The previous night, I received a text from the Beta, asking me to come check the space he had found for my bakery. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the message, just in the space of a week after I told him my decision to own a bakery shop, he had already found a spot for me.Glancing at the time on the phone, I realized that it was just a few minutes past 2 pm and the Beta had asked to be there by 3 pm. I could have gone alone but I decided my mom should come with me, I wanted her to share in this joyous moment with me.Wondering what my mom could still be doing in her room, I wouldn't want us to get there late or keep the Beta waiting."Mom! Please hurry up, we can't keep the Beta waiting", I called out, hoping she'd be ready soon."Just a m
Selena pov*Two weeks later*Today was the day I had been dreaming of for years- the grand opening of my bakery shop. The anticipation of this day had filled me with an indescribable mix of nerves and excitement.I carefully pulled open the oven door, and a rush of warmth greeted me along with the tantalizing scent of the freshly baked pastries and cakes filling the air.Using an oven mitt, I carefully took out the trays containing the meat pie and sausage rolls along with the cakes consisting of vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate flavors placing them on the counter in the kitchen.The sight was mouthwatering, the golden brown crust of the meat pie and the sausage roll glistened with a hint of butter, while the cakes were perfectly risen and adorned looking all fluffy.Next, I turned my attention to the doughnuts and scotch eggs, frying them to a perfect golden brown. I added a finishing of whipped cream to the cake and a chocolate ganache on the donut making it look more enticing.On
Selena Pov"She'll regain consciousness any moment from now, let me know as soon as she wakes up", I heard a voice say.I slowly opened my eyes to find myself in a different environment. It took me a while to realize that I was lying on a hospital bed surrounded by the scent of antiseptic.I tried adjusting my eyes to the harsh fluorescent above casting a glow on my face. My eyes darted around the room, I noticed a nurse standing by my bedside and a doctor headed towards the door."Doctor! She's awake", the nurse called out to the doctor who was about to reach for the doorknob to make her way out of the room.The doctor halted and turned around making her way back towards my bedside with a smile across her as he approached me. She was dressed in a lab coat and a stethoscope dangling around her neck.I rubbed on my temple feeling a slight ache in my head as I struggled to recall how I ended up in the hospital. It slowly came back to me- I was about going home home with the Beta when I
Alpha Gabriel pov"So I think we should go with this plan. It's better than the previous plan and it's going to be more beneficial for the company", I explained pointing to the draft in the system. "Or do you have any objections to it?" I asked seeking for his input.I glanced up at Asher who was seated across from me with his legs crossed as usual, only to realize that he had been absent-minded all along throughout my explanation.His eyes were distant as he furrowed his eyebrows, it was obvious he was lost in his thoughts oblivious of his surroundings. I couldn't help but feel that something was troubling him. Lately, he seems to drift off more frequently."Asher! Asher! Asher!", I called out, jolting him out of his thoughts."Huh, you were saying something?", he asked."What's wrong with you man? Are you alright? Is there something you are not telling me?", I asked,sensing his unease."No, I'm fine. It's not serious", he replied but his facial expression betrayed his words."Why do
Selena PoV …It's been exactly a week since I started running my bakery business and ever since the business has been going smoothly. Not only have the sales been mind-blowing but the heartfelt reviews I keep getting from customers after patronizing me fill me with an indescribable joy and that alone makes me want to keep striving harder.Besides, I've been able to employ three people to help me out. Two were positioned at the front counter of the shop attending to customers and one who will be assisting me in baking. It feels so surreal to see my dream come to life and have a wonderful team supporting me.I sat on a stool near the kitchen counter, i scrolled through my phone, my fingers swiping and the screen as I waited for the meat pie and the sausage roll in the oven to finish baking while my assistant was busy frying the doughnuts.This was the third batch we were making for today as the customer's order kept increasing. My gaze shifts to the oven where the aroma of meat pies and
Selena povI had to leave the shop early at Scarlett's insistence that I needed to get some rest. Even though I was reluctant to leave, she assured me that she would take care of the shop and the girls and I knew I could trust her.As usual, I was stuck up in traffic, the ride that shouldn't take more than thirty minutes, took me over an hour. It was almost getting dark by the time I finally got home, feeling tired was an understatement, I was literally exhausted.I wanted nothing more than to go under the shower to wash off the day's stress have a good rest and maybe spend some quality time with my mother before going to bed.I've been avoiding her for over a week now because I didn't want her to notice any changes in me, I was still contemplating how to break the news to her.I opened the entrance door and walked into the living room, I saw my mom knitting as usual but not with the usual enthusiasm, she had this stern look written over her face.I could tell something was off about
Selena’s povI had woken up even before the alarm I had set rang, I lay on the bed turning and tossing around. I didn’t get enough sleep throughout the night. I was restless with thoughts that refused to settle knowing I had hurt my mom by keeping the news of my pregnancy from her.Glancing at the time on my phone, it was almost 7 am. My mom would have woken up and she would be out any moment from now. I had to make sure she forgives me before I leave for the shop today.Shifting from my prone position, I sat at the edge of the bed, my foot anxiously tapping on the floor waiting for my mom to come out.My eyes locked to the screen on my phone, I bite my fingers as I watch as each minute passes by. My heart raced as I recalled the anger I saw in her eyes sending chills down my spine. It was the first time I had seen my mom like that, unlike that of her usual jovial and lively demeanor, she was a different person entirely. I sincerely hope she forgives me, I couldn’t bear the thought