Chapter 2

Three years ago, Alpha Blake arrived at our doorstep, and I can still recall the rush of excitement that surged through me. It was a moment I had dreamed of countless times. Alpha Blake, the very object of my affections, had come to meet my father. As he expressed his desire to choose me as his mate, my heart soared with joy. But that elation was short-lived.

My father, stern as ever, promptly rejected Alpha Blake's offer. "I can't give you my daughter," he declared firmly. "She will find her own mate within our pack." Disappointment flooded over me as I heard those words. Alpha Blake attempted to speak, but my father cut him off, urging him to leave. And with a heavy heart, Alpha Blake complied.

I couldn't contain my frustration. Confronting my father, I demanded to know why he had refused Alpha Blake's proposal. His response only fueled my anger. "I don't want you to leave our pack," he stated simply. "This is your home." But his words did little to quell my discontent, and I stormed out, unable to bear the weight of his decision.

The following day, tragedy struck our pack. The Black Wolverines, a formidable group, launched a vicious attack, claiming the lives of several pack members. Despite our best efforts, we found ourselves outnumbered and outmatched. That's when Alpha Blake and his rogues appeared, seemingly out of nowhere, to turn the tide of battle.

With swift and deadly precision, they dispatched the Black Wolverines, saving our pack from certain destruction. My father, recognizing the debt we owed him, approached Alpha Blake, asking what he desired in return. And without hesitation, Alpha Blake made his request: "I want your second daughter to be my mate."

Overwhelmed with gratitude and relief, my father agreed. And just like that, I was to be Alpha Blake's mate. It was a moment of pure joy for me, a dream come true in the midst of chaos and despair.

But amidst the celebrations, my step-sister Leah approached me with a curious expression. "Where did you know Alpha Blake from? He really saved our lives today." she inquired. "Why is he so much interested in you?"

I hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. But then I decided to share the encounter that had sparked it all. "There was a day I was driving home," I began, recounting the chance collision that had brought Alpha Blake into my life. "And a car hit mine. When I stepped out to confront the driver, it turned out to be a handsome figure."

Leah's eyes widened with interest as I continued. "I couldn't do anything but stare," I admitted with a smile. "And Alpha Blake, he apologized like a true gentleman. Then I simply got back in my car and drove off, oblivious I'm sure he also fall in love with me that day." I snapped out from the thought. Then my phone beep for message, and the message lead me to taking a bold step.

And I decided to leave New York City and go to another country. I packed my belongings and left without letting anyone know.

As I stepped off the plane in Canada, I felt a sense of freedom wash over me. I had left behind the hustle and bustle of New York, along with all the memories of heartbreak and disappointment. It was time for a fresh start.

I had applied for a job at a company owned by Derick Mondragon, a billionaire werewolf from the Moon Stone pack. I knew it was risky, considering our packs were bitter rivals, but I needed a job in a werewolf company and the pay was too good to pass up.

On my first day at work, I was so nervous that I wasn't paying attention to where I was going. I bumped into someone as I was checking my handbag, and I looked up, I realized that it was Derick himself.

He looked at me with a mixture of surprise and anger, and I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. Instantly, the day Derick slapped Leah just flash across my memory.

I knew that he hated my pack and have attacked us before, but I don't care. I was worried that he would make a scene.

"What are you doing here?" he growled, his eyes narrowing.

I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. "I'm starting my new job here today," I said, my voice shaking slightly.

Derick's expression softened slightly, but I could still sense the tension in the air. "I wasn't aware of that," he said, his tone still cold.

Before he could say anything else, his secretary appeared beside us. "Mr. Mondragon, this is the new employee that we hired," she said, gesturing towards me.

Derick looked at me for a moment longer, then nodded curtly. "Very well," he said, turned and strode away.

I let out a sigh of relief as he left. It was going to be a long road ahead, working for a man who hated my pack. But I was determined to make the best of it, and to start my new life in Canada with a clean slate.   

I sat at my desk, operating the system in front of me, feeling isolated and ignored by the other employees. It wasn't a surprise to me though, since I knew that my presence here was unwelcome due to my pack's rivalry with the Moon Stone pack, the owners of the company.

Suddenly, the room grew silent as Derick Mondragon walked in. Everyone stood up as he made his way to the front of the room, and my heart began to race. I knew that Derick was the reason why I was given such a menial task in the company.

"I have an announcement," Derick said in a commanding voice, and everyone turned their attention to him.

"Starting from today, all documents that need to be photocopied should be directed to our new employee," he said, pointing in my direction. "She will be in charge of all the photocopying for the company."

I was stunned, not expecting to be put in such a lowly position. Derick turned to me with a sly smile on his face. "Can you handle the job?" he asked.

I knew that he was trying to frustrate me and make me quit, but I refused to give him the satisfaction. "Yes, I can do the job," I said firmly, meeting his gaze.

Derick's smile widened slightly before he turned and headed back to his office. I could feel the eyes of my colleagues on me, and I knew that they were all thinking that I was going to quit soon.

But I was determined to prove them wrong. I wasn't going to let Derick or anyone else push me out of this job. I would do the best job possible, even if it meant starting at the bottom.   

I looked up from my desk as one of the employees approached me, carrying a stack of paper that was at least 5cm high. She dropped the pile unceremoniously on my desk, making a loud thud that drew the attention of others around us.

"Photocopy these for me," she said in a rude tone, without even introducing herself.

I picked up one of the pages and saw that it was a plan sheet with no writing or markings on it. Confused, I asked her, "Why do you want me to photocopy these? There's nothing on them."

Mia just smiled at me and introduced herself. "I'm Mia, and I suggest you do as I say if you want to keep your job. I'll give you five minutes to finish the job and bring the copies to my desk."

I could feel the eyes of my colleagues on me again, and I knew that Mia was trying to test me. I had a feeling that she was one of those employees who enjoyed making life difficult for others, and I didn't want to give her the satisfaction of seeing me fail.

I took a deep breath and started to work quickly, determined to finish the task within the given timeframe. As I was photocopying the sheets, I couldn't help but wonder why Mia was being so difficult with me. Was it because of my pack's rivalry with the Moon Stone pack, or was it just her personality?

Regardless of her intentions, I knew that I had to keep my head down and focus on my work. I finished the task within the given timeframe and brought the copies to Mia's desk. She didn't even bother to thank me, instead she just snatched the papers out of my hand and started to look through them.

I walked back to my desk, feeling a sense of accomplishment despite the rude treatment from Mia. I knew that there would be more challenges ahead, but I was determined to overcome them and prove my worth to the company.

I was still reeling from Mia's earlier  attitude towards me when another employee walked up with a stack of plan sheets. I could feel a headache coming on as she demanded that I photocopy each sheet five times.

"Are you kidding me?" I exclaimed, feeling the frustration build up inside me.

The employee just raised an eyebrow and asked if I wanted to complain. I shook my head and started to work on the sheets. I knew that if I complained, it would only make things worse for me.

I spent hours photocopying the sheets until it was almost time for me to go home. The employee returned and demanded that I dispose of the copies, as they were no longer needed. I felt a wave of despair wash over me as I crumpled the sheets and threw them into the dustbin.

I walked out of the office, tears streaming down my face. I couldn't help but think about everything that had happened in my life. The betrayal of my stepsister, the rejection of Alpha Blake, and now the difficult work environment at the company owned by our biggest rival pack.

But I knew that I had to keep moving forward. I had left New York to start a new life, and I wasn't going to let anyone or anything stop me from achieving my dreams.