6. Finding Draco

Ever since my father banished me from our Pack, I'd been running from one problem into another.

This time, I refused to get bullied again even if it meant joining hands with my old nemesis.

“Wait a minute. Are you sure you didn't hit your head somewhere, Little Pup? What business do you have with Draco Mayers? Are you seeking death!?” Gunter’s laughter bounced off the walls, his tone full of ridicule.

I waited until he was done before retrieving something from my bag.

To convince Gunter to help me find him, I didn't come empty-handed, already anticipating this reaction from him.

I dropped the picture in front of him, smiling gently as I said, “Draco and I are closer than you can imagine.”

Gunter’s pupils dilated in utter disbelief, his fingers trembling as he picked up the photo.

Blood drained from his face, and when he looked at me, he was no longer laughing. “Y-You… You, who the hell are you!?”

I wasn't interested in sharing any more details, so I stood up. “The sooner you find him, the faster you get your reward.”

Eyes now reflecting fear but also a look of awe, Gunter nodded silently.

When I left his office, I finally let out the breath I’d been holding all along, my borrowed confidence wavering.

That picture was enough to have Gunter on his toes, although there wasn't any significance attached to it.

I took the photo many years ago as evidence to break my engagement with Draco, but it didn't work that time.

How ironic.

The same photo happened to work in my favor now when I thought it was no longer useful.

I hadn't reached my apartment yet when my phone beeped with a text message.

From Gunter.

Attached to it was the location map of Draco. [You’re in luck, Little Pup. Draco Mayers happened to be in this city. I pulled a lot of stunts finding this information. Once you find your man, don't forget your promise to your dear uncle.]

I scoffed while dropping my phone.

He now admitted we were related. Hadn't he dismissed the topic when I mentioned our connection from my mother’s side?

Anyway, Gunter’s duplicity was the last thing on my mind. Now that Draco had been found, I couldn't waste a single minute.

Nightfall Hotel hosted only billionaires and celebrities. That was Draco’s location, and I must find a way to meet him.

However, when I arrived there, the scene I was met with was far from my expectations.

To say that the entire city had come here was an understatement.

Banners, flyers, and the hundreds of people chanting a celebrity’s name blocked the entrance. 

The enormous metal gates were tightly shut, and several bodyguards patrolled the place.

No doubt, a celebrity happened to be here at the same time as Draco.

My heart dropped for a moment, but I refused to give up. 

Crowd or no crowd. No obstacle could stop me from seeing him.

So I rolled up my sleeves, maneuvered through the crowd, careful enough not to get knocked down or stomped on. My small figure came in handy, and I was able to push through fast.

Finally, I stood in front of the enormous gates. 

Looking up at the tall metals, my neck hurt from straining, and where the metals ended was barely visible under the burning sun.

Without thinking twice, I jumped and grasped the metals. 

It had been years since I last trained, but my skills hadn't left me. 

The metals were just like the rocky edges of a mountain, and all I needed was to get to the top. 

As I climbed up, the roars from the crowd got louder. I didn't register what they were screaming about. I didn't care.

And I definitely didn't care about the security who had stepped forward from inside and shook the gates just so I could loosen my grip and get down. 

My fingers clutched the metal tighter, my legs wrapped firmly around it. I didn't look down or stop climbing until I was all the way up. 

Then I jumped—

In that intense moment, I forgot that I was now wolfless and couldn't shift. I forgot I was in the presence of hundreds of humans who weren't supposed to know of the werewolves’ existence. 

My bones could be crushed from landing that hard. Instead, I landed in the arms of one of the bodyguards.

Everything was a blur for a moment until my racing heartbeat slowed down.

The bodyguard held me carefully, recognition flashing in his impassive eyes. And then he instantly dropped me on the ground.

“You—” I sprang to my feet. 

But I paused in whatever I wanted to say next, realization dawning. 

Not only did all the bodyguards look familiar, but also… that dark, intense, and mysterious aura surrounding them belonged to nobody else but…

Great!

Draco should be somewhere nearby. 

In our world, all bodyguards belonging to mighty figures carried special marks recognized only by our kind. 

One would know better not to mess with them as soon as you recognize who they answered to. 

“What do you think you're doing, Miss?” One of the security men approached and grabbed my wrist immediately. “This hotel is under strict restrictions. No fans are allowed inside.”

I was about to tell him that I wasn't one of those fans outside. I wanted to explain my relationship with Draco and my reason for being here.

But the security man’s phone rang, interrupting me.

After answering the call, he quickly let go of my hand, his stern expression transforming into a smile.

“Hehe, I didn't realize, Miss. Please forgive my imprudence. Follow me. I'll lead the way.”

Baffled and yet relieved, I followed him inside the building.

Draco must have seen me from the surveillance cameras. He must have ordered them to take me inside. 

The security man led me to a private waiting area. He even brought me refreshments, urging me to ask for whatever I wanted. 

“Miss, although we haven't met before, I feel a special connection between us. If you can take me under your wings and make me your errand boy, I'll be very honored to serve you.”

Okay, that was weird. 

I was starting to feel uncomfortable when, finally, the door opened and another person joined us. 

Heart racing in anticipation, my fingers shook a bit as I dropped the glass of juice. 

But when I looked up,

Instead of Draco, Kyle stood in front of me.