Chapter Forty-SixToday was the day of the presentation.Rhea woke up feeling weak and not quite herself. A dull ache pounded behind her eyes, growing stronger with every heartbeat. She rubbed her temples and sat up slowly, swinging her legs off the bed. There was no time to dwell on it—today was too important. She had to be strong. No matter how exhausted or sick she felt, she couldn’t afford to mess this up.Dragging herself to the bathroom, Rhea washed up and got dressed in a pair of fitted black trousers, a crisp white shirt, and a sleek black jacket. She tied her hair into a neat ponytail and stared at herself in the mirror. Her eyes looked slightly sunken, her skin paler than usual. She definitely looked tired.“It’s just stress,” she muttered under her breath. “You’ve got this.”She arrived at work early and immediately began arranging her desk, placing the files and documents she would need for the day’s meeting within reach. Her heart raced with anticipation, nerves dancing b
Chapter Forty-FiveRhea spent the entire night preparing the final version of the presentation document. The glow from her laptop screen had become her only companion as she worked through the dark hours, perfecting every section, refining every word. By the time she was done, she had barely two hours left to sleep.When her alarm went off, she groaned in exhaustion. Her body felt heavy, her muscles sore, and her mind foggy from the lack of rest. Of course she felt weak—she had worked herself to the bone.Dragging herself out of bed, she got dressed for work in a simple black pencil skirt and a fitted black blouse. It was her go-to look for serious days like this—professional, clean, and unassuming. She slipped her heels on, gathered the documents she had worked so hard on, and headed to the office.To her surprise, the morning passed quietly. Kieran didn’t call her or summon her for anything, which brought her a sense of relief. Even though the presentation draft was ready, she still
Chapter Forty-FourIt was a normal day at work, or so Rhea thought. The office was humming with its usual rhythm—phones ringing, the click-clack of keyboards, and the occasional murmured conversation in the hallway. Rhea had just settled at her desk when she received a message on her work phone.Kieran: Come to my office.She sighed quietly, set aside the file she was reviewing, and made her way up to the Alpha’s office. When she stepped inside, he was seated at his desk, focused as usual, eyes glued to the screen of his laptop.“You called,” Rhea said, her voice even as she stood before him.Kieran didn’t look up. “I got an email from Mr. Andrews,” he began, fingers still flying across the keyboard. “He wants us to handle the planning for their estate project in California.”Rhea blinked. Mr. Andrews? That was a major client their estate projects were high-profile, large-scale developments that came with massive budgets and even higher expectations.“Okay,” she said, grabbing her not
Chapter Forty-ThreeThey were finally back to work. Rhea stood in front of her wardrobe, fully dressed in her professional attire, her spirits high and her energy renewed for the week ahead. After that emotional and slightly confusing encounter with Kieran in the garden, she was grateful that nothing further had happened between them. They had managed to avoid each other since then, keeping a respectable distance. She made sure of it, and surprisingly, Kieran didn’t push either. But now that work had resumed, avoiding him wasn’t an option anymore. She was back to being his assistant, which meant seeing him every day.Despite the emotional weight she'd been carrying, it felt good to return to work. Sure, it was stressful—but it was a productive kind of stress, something she could control and manage. The familiarity of paperwork, schedules, and structured tasks was comforting.The day began with her usual task—checking Kieran’s calendar, responding to emails, and organizing files. Since
Chapter forty two. They stayed in the pack house for an extra day before leaving, Kieran had to check up a few things before leaving, when everything was back to normal, he left the pack in the hands of his beta and the council members.The ride back to the human world was straight forwards and when they got back home, Rhea was officially exhausted but still felt alive, everything that happened in Golden pack still fresh in her memory. Rhea sat on the couch, relieved to be back home, Kieran's house had began to grow on her and she actually considered it home. She relaxed for a bit reminicising everything that happened, just then the thought of Kieran getting married appeared. 'Kieran will eventually marry Diana if he doesn't get his mate, his father looked like someone who didn't take no for an answer.' she thought, Rhea also wondered why Diana of all people, she's so fake, the thought of everything did not sit right with her and she didn't know why, it was none of her business if
Chapter Forty-OneRhea stepped out of the pack house and into the vast garden, her sandals brushing softly against the cobblestone path. The early morning sun filtered through the trees, casting gentle rays on the lush greenery that surrounded her. Colorful flowers bloomed in every direction, their fragrance fresh and calming as it lingered in the air. The garden was beautifully maintained, with vines trailing over white trellises and butterflies dancing between the petals. It felt like a sanctuary, far removed from the tension of the dining room.Her footsteps slowed as her thoughts drifted back to what had happened earlier. The scene with Diana, Daren’s sudden announcement, and the way Kieran reacted—it all played on her mind. The idea of Kieran getting married stirred something inside her, though she couldn’t quite put a finger on it. Was it discomfort? Jealousy? That would be ridiculous. Maybe it was simply because she didn’t like Diana. The woman was obnoxious and entitled, clear