Sienna’s hands trembled slightly as she knocked at the door of Alaric’s cabin.
“Come in!” His rich, husky voice made the hair on her back bristle but in a good way. Her lips stretched into a wide smile as she entered the cabin. Alaric’s chair was turned away from her. So, she couldn’t see him.
She opened her mouth to thank him but was cut off by his cold voice, “Sienna! I wonder what Jamie saw in you… You have caused so much ruckus within a week of being appointment. Gosh! I wish that I could fire you right away but who will pay for the losses then?”
Vivian gripped the hem of her sweater and said in a shaking voice, “L.. losses…”
“Yes, madam! Losses… you broke the window in the storeroom! Do you think I will let you go just like that? You will work two hours overtime till its cost is repaid!”
“How much is the cost, Sir…” Sienna managed to
Sienna ran across the corridors as fast as she could. She had rushed to the office the moment she got informed about the time and venue. Unfortunately, there was traffic and she got late.Her body was drenched in sweat by the time she reached the conference room. She pushed open the door with her shaking hands and walked in.She rubbed her hands self-consciously and lowered her eyes under the glares of the others in the room.“So, here comes the VIP... Alaric, I thought all your office staff had a strong work ethic but I am sorry to say that I am disappointed.” A bald man in a designed suit, taunted, glaring at Sienna.Sienna’s face flushed with embarrassment as she said, “I am sorry, Sir. I got suck in traffic.”“The time for traffic should be calculated, Sienna. Anyway, give me the USB with the presentation.” Alaric said in a cold voice.Sienna’s legs shook and she stumbled, almost bumping ag
“I… I don’t like parties, Ruby. I don’t feel comfortable with people around me. Do I have to come in?” Selena asked gripping the door of the car.Ruby’s face fell as she cast an indignant look at Selena. Shrugging her shoulders she said, “Fine, you go back home. I will just go in and get bored or whatever…”Selena felt a pang of regret. Ruby was the only person who had ever been nice to her. She had been always there for her. She couldn’t refuse the one time she asked for help.Selena drew in a deep breath and said, “I will come…”Ruby squealed with delight and pulled her into a hug. “We will just hi to my aunt and leave as soon as possible.”Selena nodded her head and followed her quietly. Her eyes widened in surprise when they stopped in front of a dilapidated building.“Ahem… my aunt is not rich you know… I hope you don’t
Selena drew in a deep breath and she adjusted the bouquet of roses in her hand. Her heart pounded against her ribs as she knocked at the door.She almost rushed back to the storeroom but then she remembered how Alaric had saved her life and taken her home. It would be polite to at least thank him.“Come in, Selena.” Alaric’s voice sounded from inside the cabin.She drew in a deep breath and stepped inside the cabin to find Alaric with his head buried in a file.When Selena didn’t speak for a while he said in an irritated voice, “Are you going to stand there like a statue all day or will you speak something?”Selena was startled by his cold voice but she managed to stutter, “Ummm… sir… I got this for you… I just wanted to thank you for saving me yesterday.” Selena stuttered.Alaric lifted his head, his eyes flashed with an unspoken tenderness but just for a moment. Then, his
Thuk! Thuk! Thuk! Thuk….The door shook with Alaric’s constant pounding. He was beyond furious. Ruby had dared to come and live in his apartment after everything happened!A gasp escaped Ruby’s mouth when she opened the door. She tried to shut it on Alaric’s face but he was too quick for her.Stepping inside, he gripped Ruby’s shoulders and gritted out, “What are you doing here, Ruby?’“That is the Question she must be asking YOU. Did you forget that this is her home?” Sienna’s voice sounded as she walked in, crossing her arms.Alaric was taken aback by her words. Why was Sienna supporting Ruby? His hands slumped to his side and he asked in a bewildered voice, “Why would you stand up for the one who kidnapped you?”“Jamie threatened her into helping him. She didn’t want to hurt me. Plus, she is the only one who has ever been kind to me. Why wouldn&rsqu
“Is this the cottage?” Alaric asked waving his hands at a small but well-maintained cottage.“Yes sir, Ruby was seen entering this cottage at midnight and hasn’t left since.” A man dressed in black said with his eyes lowered.Alaric motioned the man to knock at the door while he stood to one side.“Who the hell is it so early in the morning?” Ruby said in a disgruntled voice.Alaric stepped in front and said with a smirk, “I thought we had a deal…”Ruby’s face turned pale and she stuttered, “I… I remember the deal… I was here to meet my sick aunt…”“Oh! your aunt is ill. It would be rude to go away without meeting her.” He said walking straight inside.“Sir…she has gone… umm…. Yeah… to see the doctor…”“That is so inconsiderate of you, Ruby. Why didn’t you acc
“How are you feeling today, Sienna?” Ruby asked, sitting across her.When she didn’t reply, she snapped her fingers in front of her and said, “What are you thinking about?”“Alaric…” She muttered without thinking. Her face flushed red and she lowered her eyes and ranted, “I was thinking how I should thank Alaric sir… no apologize to him… no, thank him…” She shook her head and said, “Whatever… I think I will just complete my work. Then, she got engrossed staring at the screen while her hands flew across the keyboard.Ruby couldn’t restrain the wide grin that spread across her face. She slid out of the cabin quietly and went to meet Alaric.“What the hell do you think you are doing here, Ruby?” Alaric asked in an irritated voice as he tried to do the clasp of some locket.Ruby couldn’t restrain herself from admiring his back profile.
Alaric was seated in his office, engrossed in files when his phone rang. He picked up the call while still browsing through the papers.“Why haven’t you reached Cliterville yet?” Elliots’ anxious voice sounded on the other side.Alaric’s eyebrows furrowed in confusion.“Was I supposed to be there?”“Don’t tell me you are still in the office?”“I am.. so…”“Damn Alaric! How could you forget that today is a full moon?”Alaric’s heart skipped a beat and his face turned pale. His eyes snapped towards the clock. It was already 9:00. He could never reach Cliterville on time.He drummed his fingers on the table trying to think of an alternative. His hand flew to the locket around his neck. As far as Sienna was at a safe distance and he didn’t know her location everything would be fine.He summoned Ruby immediately and instructed her t
Sienna kicked, thrashed, punched but the man held her in an iron grasp. Her efforts weakened as her strength waned. In the end, she decided to conserve her energy for later.Sienna pretended to faint and let her head roll to one side. It was becoming increasingly uncomfortable to stay in the man’s proximity. The strong stench of alcohol threatened to send her down a spiraling hole of dark memories.She held her breath and imagined the heavenly fragrance of Alaric’s perfume. She imagined that she was with him and soon her anxiety faded enough for her to pay attention to details.She cracked open her eyes slightly and took in her surroundings. Her heart fluttered with hope when she saw the familiar surroundings. If she managed to dodge these men, she could escape easily.The men dragged her and took her inside a garage. She took a deep breath as the smell of petrol diluted the stench of Alcohol. Out of the corner of her eyes, Sienna saw the tall