The next morning Ruby dragged a reluctant Sienna to the AE’s Office. “Ruby, let us just go back…” Sienna said the moment they had stepped out of the cab. She turned back and started waving her hands to call another cab. Ruby grabbed her by her shoulder and said in a confident voice, “Why will you go back? The police officer released you because you are innocent. I am sure everyone will figure it out too.” “But…” Sienna said wringing her hands. It was so aw

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

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

“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

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