Joy

~08~

When Minsi excused herself to use the washroom, Ace called Rachel to tell her designer to come as soon as possible. Rachel was his little sister. The woman was already nearby and just waiting for his call. So she came quicker than Minsi’s return. 

“I want everything to be perfect for her.” He told her. “Yes, Alpha. I will not disappoint you,” she replied, placing out her things and laying them on the new table she brought from the basement after breaking the previous one. Ace was consumed with so much rage earlier after listening to her story. He still was, and he would make Duke’s life a living hell for treating her the way he did. He was going to spend every second of breath showing Minsi how worthy she was. Because she was, and people in her life were stupid not to appreciate her.

Minsi finally came downstairs, and as he watched her, her eyes were even greener now. She was crying again in the washroom. He wished she would stop crying because of them and open her eyes to see just how wonderful she was. Ace schooled his emotions and walked up to her. 

“Sweetheart, meet Thalia.” The two women shook hands. Thalia couldn’t contain herself and hugged Minsi instead. “I’m sorry. I got too excited to finally see my Luna,” she uttered after pulling back. Minsi only smiled at her. Wait until the rest of them meet with her. Thought Ace with a wide smile.

“She is your designer from now on. She is going to work with you about what you feel comfortable wearing. Don’t hesitate to tell her your thoughts and needs. Alright?” Ace explained to his mate. Minsi looked at the woman and then at Ace. “My designer?”

“Yes, sweetheart. Your fashion designer. I need to go to the pack house for an urgent issue. She’ll accompany you till I return. Is that okay with you?” He rubbed her cheek. She looked up at him and nodded. Ace kissed her forehead, took his car keys from the table, and left. Hoping that Minsi would let loose and relax around his people. 

Once outside, he adjusted the rear mirror, and that’s when he noticed how big his smile was. He couldn’t even hide it. “Minsi.” He uttered her name, driving across the streets. People nodded at him from time to time, paying their respects. He usually loved to drive himself when he was inside his pack territory. He only made use of his guards when he went out. So his people were used to seeing him around a lot. 

Ace arrived at the pack house and made his way in. It was a three-story glass building. It was packed with everyone busy on their assigned duties. 

In Mistwood, both Alpha and Luna have equal rank in ruling. Then they have two betas, Ace’s most trusted, aggressive, and strongest soldiers in the pack. Then the specialists, who are mostly the omegas or the peacekeepers. The nannies and caretakers, hunters and elders. Then there are his soldiers, the mid-ranked wolves who are practically the hunters, trained for the sole purpose of security.

“Boss. Thought you were getting laid today. What the hell are you doing here?” Blurted Finn, his second Beta, walking with him to his office. “Shut the fuck up, Finn. I’m not that eager.” Ace lied. “I beg to differ. You have been eager. And who knows that better than I, because the numbers that I caught you masturbating were unhealthy.” Said Finn, opening the door, and they both entered. 

 Ace laughed at his words and flipped him a middle finger, “Can’t ever keep something to yourself, Finn, can you? I wonder what my sister sees in you.” He walked over to sit on his desk. “Oh, she sees wonders. I will record it for you next time so you can learn a few things for your first time.” Finn replied with a grin. Ace picked up his glass ashtray and flung it at him. Finn flexibly caught it in the air and came to place it back on the desk. Laughing.

“Where is Wade?” Ace asked, putting on his reading glasses, and started his laptop. He had to get away from the house because all he could think about was his woman’s sexy body. The same body that she thought was flawed was the same body that had bewitched him. Fuck, Minsi is so sexy. He thought to himself.

“He went to give the newcomers their speech. You know his drill, put a fear of God in them and all to keep them standard and loyal. He shall be back soon,” replied Finn, picking up a document from the desk. “How many refugees have come to Mistwood this month?” Ace asked, typing away a new email. He had yet to bring the Lycan King’s order to Mirabel. He ordered a custom-made car for his mate who hates him. So he had to be here to finalize its design before the next ball. 

“Fifteen,” replied Finn. Ace stopped typing and faced him, “Fifteen in a month? Are we sure who these people are and where they are from?” It’s not that the refugees weren’t welcomed in Mistwood. They had a room for everyone but rogues. However, that number was quite disturbing for a month. “I know it's insane, but I’m working on it,” Finn added. Ace nodded, “Great. Give me the feedback soon.” 

“What fuck are you doing here?” Wade boisterously entered the office, narrowing his eyes at Ace. “I asked him the same thing.” Finn shrugged. “What the hell is wrong with you people?” Ace shook his head. Wade came over and sat across Finn, manspreading. “No, what the hell is wrong with you? From what Steph told me, you should be buried deep inside her by now.” He said blatantly. Wade was his first beta.

“God,” Ace shut his eyes at the image his sick Betas were painting for him. “Can we please stop talking about my sex life and focus on work? And tell Steph I’m cutting off her salary for the month. She can’t go around yapping about me even if you two are married.” He warned them.

“Don’t you dare, man. My wife deserves a raise instead, for putting up with your shit every day.” Wade replied nonchalantly, picking up a document as well and going through it. Ace smiled because Wade was right. Stephanie put up with his shit every day. His darkest secrets, which, apart from his few close people, nobody else knew.

“Ugh.” Ace groaned. It’s only been a few hours since he left home, and he already misses her so much as if he were gone for days. Minsi. He uttered her name in his mind and continued to work with renewed energy and a wide smile.