LOGIN~Vaelor~It's been two days since I came to Winterwood. Two days since I intercepted the mercenaries.Yet all I could do was watch Vie from my office window during the day and watch her silhouette in her apartment at night.It should be enough. Just seeing her from afar should be enough.But it was becoming impossible to stay still without her scent, without touching her at least once.I had to see her. Not just from my office or penthouse window.I had to see her in person before I returned to Blackthorn.The Elders were already getting suspicious of my whereabouts.With the aid of my trusted men, I bypassed security protocol, heading directly to Vie's office.Annie stood up, blocking my path immediately she saw me.“Alpha Vaelor,” she gave a quick bow. “We don't have any appointment, neither is today a board meeting.”“I'm here for Vie.” I went straight to the point.“She hesitated. “She's busy. I can set another appointment for–”Laughter erupted from the office.I recognized Vie's
~Vaelor~Using inter-pack meetings as an excuse to escape the Blackthorn pack was something I never thought I'd do.But here I was, back in Winterwood, striving to see Vie one more time.Pictures of her does nothing to soothe the ache her absence brings, I needed to see her, even if it was from afar.Buying the office building opposite her company was currently the best decision I've ever made.I stood at the office window, eagerly anticipating her presence.How long does meetings with subordinates take?My eyes deviated from her office, movements below catching my attention instead.A red car was entering the garage.It was still working hours, no one from the company should be lingering outside aside the security personnels.But I could spot men coming down from the car, all wearing the company's ID.Three men and a driver, all in a striped t-shirt and fitted pants.At first glance they looked like normal workers, but as I studied their movement I could spot what others may fail to
~Vixen~The silence in the room was deafening, the head of the audit team bowing in shame.“Billiac, you came highly recommended by the board members. It took a lot of resources to scout and convince you to lead the team and yet you do this.”I flip the file containing evidence of his misconduct, reading them out loud. “Misuse of the company's assets, harassment of junior colleagues, overuse of the company's card, fake expenses that don't tally with the record of the accounting team.”I looked up at him. “You’re the head of the audit team. This is what you should fight against, this is your expertise. Did you expect to be free from investigation?”I was gone from the office for just a few days and there have already been several reports of mismanagement within the company.Those who were ought to hold the integrity of the company were the same people seeking to spoil its image.I closed the file. “You're indefinitely suspended. The same board who recommended you, will decide your puni
~Vaelor~“Alpha Vaelor,” Vie's security guard bowed at my presence. “I wasn't informed of your visit.”I myself didn't think I would come to Winterwood this quickly.I just couldn't stay away.It's been mere days since I last saw her but it felt like months.Staying without her was unbearable.She was a drug that I was addicted to, I needed her to stay sane.“Do I need to inform you before visiting my wife?”The guard's eyes remained on the floor with fear. “Certainly not, Alpha. It's just that it’s 3AM, Luna Vixen has been confirmed to be asleep.”He was right.It was indeed 3AM.It made no sense to come here by this time.But I spent hours driving from Blackthorn because I had to see Vie. If I spent an extra day without at least seeing her, I might not live.The moon was full, just like the night of the gala at Blackthorn.The entire place was peacefully quiet.For now, staying here was the right decision for Vie. And she had the protection of my personal guards, even though she was
~Vixen~My heels clicked against the marble floor as I entered my office.It has been four days since I officially resumed working in my company.To say the board members were happy was an understatement. Even Beta Cedric who always criticized the littlest of things welcomed me with glee.But I knew what they were really happy about. The growth of their investment.I was the only one they trusted to ensure that the company's value increased.I dropped my bag, going to the glass window to take in the beautiful view before me.I was becoming paranoid since I returned from Blackthorn.I always felt like I was being followed, as though I was being watched.Even my building was filled with new employees that looked familiar.But for some odd reason I wasn't bothered about it.It felt… safe. Like I was being protected.Or maybe it was the pregnancy making me assume things.I placed my hands on the slight, barely visible bump.“Are you making me imagine things, little one?”No response.“Do
~Vaelor~I was alone again.Like a single tear falling in a sea, I was alone to face conspirators who wore the pack's official brooch calling themselves Elders.This time around I didn't even have West by my side.I had to return.I had duties to carry out.I stood under the bright blue sky, staring at the Blackthorn mansion as my driver drove away to the garage.The mansion looked the same, with just little alterations that were made due to the gala.I stood there without her.Once again I've failed to bring her back home.It was time to move on, to focus on the pack alone.The last time I came to the mansion was to prepare for the gala, now I am back for good.“Alpha Vaelor,” I turned to my left, spotting a dark haired guard. “The Elders are waiting in the conference room.”I nodded in acknowledgement, climbing the steps into the mansion.I went straight to the conference room.And just like the guard has said, the Elders were indeed waiting for me.Their discussion faded immediatel







