Selena PovAs the cab came to a stop in front of my home, I handed the driver the fare and stepped out of the car while he drove off. I reached for my bag to find the keys to unlock the gate of our home.I unlocked it and walked in towards the pathway leading to the entrance of the main door.I stepped into our living room, everywhere looking messed up, I decided to tidy everywhere before I freshened up. I kept my bag on the chair before proceeding to arrange it.I bent down and picked up a throw pillow, carefully arranging it back on the chair where it belonged. I moved towards the kitchen, relieved to find it clean.I made my way to my mom's room, I laid her bed and cleaned her bathroom making sure everything was neat before heading to my clean my room.Soon I was done with the house chores, I took off my clothes kept in the laundry basket and proceeded to the bathroom.I turned on the shower, I felt the cold water cascading down my body washing away the stress and soothing my nerve
Alpha Gabriel POVI reached for my phone that was beside me on the couch and dialed a number, it was one of my shadow guards.He answered on the first ring. "I need you to keep a close watch on Arnold", I commanded,my voice firm. " Monitor his every move." With those words, I ended the call.Arnold is my late father's elder brother. He has always harbored a deep grudge against my father for being chosen as the Alpha. His grudge further extended to me when I became the Alpha, he wanted his son to become the Alpha."Isn't that your uncle?", Asher asked, raising an eyebrow as surprise flickered across his face."Yes", I replied. "I don't trust him one bit, you know how cunning he can be. I need to be a step ahead of him."He nodded in agreement and focused his attention back on his phone. I rose from the couch and made my way back to my desk, resuming sorting the relevant files and responding to emails."You're not going home?"Asher asked, breaking the silence.I glanced at the time on m
Selena POVFinally, my mom is getting discharged today. I could see the excitement written over her face as she emerged from the bathroom already dressed in the dress I brought from home for her.Approaching the bed, she carefully placed the hospital gown on it. I could tell what was going on in her mind, she could hardly wait to leave the confines of the hospital."Ready, Mom?", I asked"More than ever", she replied, a beautiful smile lighting up her face.With my bag slung over my shoulder, I reached out and clasped her hand in mine as we both made our way out of the ward navigating our way towards the reception area. The doctor and nurses were all smiles as they saw us coming.I couldn't thank them enough for their exceptional care, friendly behavior, and most importantly their unwavering dedication to making sure my mom recovers quickly."Thank you so much doctor, I'm grateful", i said, expressing my heartfelt appreciation."You're welcome, I'm just doing my job", he replied, a ki
Selena POVThe piercing sound of the alarm jolted me out of my dreamland. I let out a groan, reluctantly opening my eyes. I looked at the time on my phone, it was 7 am already.In an instant, I jumped out of the bed. I have an interview scheduled for 9 am and I cannot afford to be late. I applied for the job online a few days back, it was the post of an office assistant.I took off my nightwear and wrapped a towel around me before entering the bathroom to freshen up. In a short while, I was done, and I got out of the bathroom feeling refreshed.I ruffle through my wardrobe, trying to figure out what to wear. I didn't have much corporate dress in my wardrobe; most were casual dresses.I spotted a plain black pant trouser tucked away at the far end of the wardrobe, I paired it with a light blue button-down shirt."This will do", I muttered to myselfI tied my hair into a neat low ponytail and applied a touch of makeup. I looked at myself in the mirror, satisfied with my appearance. A s
Selena POVAs I swung open the door to the main entrance and stepped into the living room, my eyes widened in excitement. My guess was right, there I saw my mom and Jojo engrossed in conversation. I was so happy to see her again after a long time.The room fell silent as they both paused their conversation and turned their heads towards me. Their faces instantly lit up with radiant smiles. I couldn't contain my excitement any longer."Jojo!" I exclaimed, my voice filled with elation. I rushed forward, closing the distance between us, and enveloped her in a tight embrace. It felt warm and familiar just like my mom's."Oh Selena, dear", she whispered, her hand gently caressing my back. Her touch carried a sense of comfort and love.Reluctantly, I broke the hug after a while, Jojo's eyes were filled with a mixture of joy and tears. Overwhelmed by her emotions, she cupped my cheeks in her hands and planted soft kisses all over my face.She was dressed in a beautiful floral gown that made
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