Emma POV I nod my head and finally muster a courage to respond in a coherent sentence. “Absolutely, Mr. Locke, thank you again for the opportunity and I apologize for being late”. He nods but does not say anything. Instead, he opens a folder sitting on his desk and pulls out some paperwork. “Before we even begin discussing my expectations Miss Brook, I have some documents for you to sign. I chair The Comet Enterprises and as you can understand the nature of my businesses can be very sensitive. We have completed initial background check of you prior to you entering this building as agreed when you applied”, he said with a soft smile. I nod but say nothing. “Now, Miss Brook I have some non-disclosure documentation for you to sign, the non-compete documentation and of course your service agreement stipulating your benefits, compensation, and the requirements of this job”, he continues, in a curt but professional tone. I nod again and extend my arm to gather the paperwork. “Take as mu

“Could it be?”, I thought to myself. My heart was pumping, my thoughts were racing, my mind was all over the place. “Catherine had a child. And mother found her… And she lives. I must go to her. I must protect her; I must give her everything she deserves. I must be there for her, like I was not for her mother”, I said to my wolf who was roaring in my head at the thoughts. “We will protect her, we will die for her, we will not make the same mistake again”, Etu my wolf said. My blood is boiling and the only thing holding is me in place, not running all over to find her is bond to the mother. I felt present here in time, but my soul has already gone to find her. Etu was still roaring, wanting nothing more than to go to her. The guilt of Catherine’s death still stayed so heavily with me. She saved my life. I could not save hers, I thought to myself pain gripping my heart yet again, just as any time as I thought of this. She was unique – my little sister and my best friend. From the moment

The uncomfortable silence has fallen since Mr. Locke’s last statement. Somehow, although it lasted couple of minutes it seemed forever. The temperature in the room rose and I felt as if I am boiling. I briefly glanced at the thermostat across on the wall and it is showing 75 degrees. Yet, I feel that I am inside a furnace and look for more water to drench my thirst. Mr. Locke has not moved a muscle. His amber piercing eyes are on me, looking straight through me and I must steady my hands and remember why I am here. “Miss Brook?” I hear his deep husky voice and simply say: “Yes?” “Have I satisfied your question regarding the paperwork? Do you have any additional questions, or would you like to accept the job?”I squirm uncomfortably as something is nagging me. Why would he hire somebody like me? I blurt that question out and clarify “I have no experience in finance field or even being a personal assistant”. His expression was indescribable. He sighs continuing to look at me as if I wer

Lily POVAs I sat there with Mateo and Daisy by my feet, I noticed a flutter in her tummy. Ah, the Luna is pregnant. I wondered if she knew yet, but life was within her, and I could tell they will be twins. An immense joy filled me. Daisy was a beautiful person and a fierce Luna to her pack. She will make a terrific mother. I looked at her beautiful face and stroked her back. Her chocolate yes beamed at me, and we mind linked. “Congratulations daughter!!!” I said. She howled with joy . Mateo nudged his mate, and they simply were beaming together. Their babies reminded me of a different time, different water front at the beginning of it all.Kal was my first creation. After him, there came others. His sister, Thalia was my beautiful baby girl. I entrusted her the seas and waters of this world. Next came, light and with them the King of Elves and Fairies. Alwyin was my third, mischievous soul from beginning. There was never a time where he would not create something funny out of situatio

The tea was warm, minty and oh so good. The aroma was filling my nostrils, calming me down with its rich supple goodness. However, I was not sure if it was tea or being away from Mr. Locke but I was starting to calm down, trying to put this strange day behind me and looking forward to seeing my childhood friends. I texted Leo who said he was on the way to deliver client’s vehicle and would meet with us later. This day is looking up after all I smile to myself. I thought of my childhood memories, almost every one of them was filled with Nick and Myra, the irreplicable people in our lives. I do not know what would have happened to us, had we had to live in a foster care, I thought to myself. They would have probably separated Leo and me, had Nicholas’ and Myra’s parents not stepped up to be our guardians. My secret dream, not even Leo knew about was to adopt, in addition to having children of my own. If I ever “made it”, and became rich or even wealthy, my other secret dream was to help