Chad’s POV Rage burned in my heart and choked my vision. I couldn't tell if this company I inherited from my grandfather was a blessing or a curse. I wasn't born rich; I never met my dad, and this sudden transformation took me years to grasp, but it was choking me now, and I needed to cry out. "Seriously, guys, I can't take it anymore," I said, sweating despite the air conditioning. "How can those faceless toads send their minions here to drive me crazy every time there's a shareholders meeting and turn the place into a battleground? Today they ask for higher dividend payouts, tomorrow they ask for a larger portion of the company's this or that." "Honey, please don't get worked up over them," my mom pleaded, her tone soothing and filled with sympathy. "Why won't I? I am human with flesh and blood running in my veins, and I walk here tirelessly, yet they keep demanding more and more. It's like they're trying to drain the life out of me." My mom stood behind my seat, placing a hand

AshantiMy heart raced like an overwound clock as I waited for Harrison to say something, but he remained silent, and the silence was eating at me."Harrison, please, I beg you, say something," my voice trembled. "I know this revelation will change everything between us, but I need to hear your thoughts. I won't blame you if you are disgusted or even hate me."He remained mute as if there were a stone in his tongue. Cars drove past, and the more Harrison remained silent, the more my dread grew.Why the hell did I open my big mouth to traumatize him? Plus I was going to get kicked out of the apartment for sure. "I... My thoughts are blank. I don't even know what to say or where to begin. Is this some sort of prank?"I shook my head. "That's what I am, Harrison.""Hold on, werewolves like in the movies?"I was this close to saying movies did not depict half of what real werewolves looked and acted like, but I swallowed my words.Harrison's mouth opened and closed like a fish, lightly t

Chadwick's POVAfter Ashanti chose me, Ken's lips twisted in a tangled knot, and he gave me a slanted look. The more he did that, the more my laughter intensified. I laughed so hard that my stomach hurt.'Why in the devil's name are you so selfish, Chadwick? I can't believe you're stealing her away. Ashanti; you better watch out for your boss because he's a sly one.'I watched Ashanti fiddle with the file in her hands. Her lashes dropped, and slowly she opened her eyes. Shame and desire mingled hot in my throat. I had no idea what had gotten over me, but even a blind person would be able to see her beauty.Her skin was milky like peach-tinted cream, making her look like a flower, and her hair was a rich glowing ginger color.'Suck it up, Ken,' I said, peeling my gaze away from Ashanti. 'I'll get you another secretary, one with a master's degree if you wish, but for now, sip your tears.'Ken rolled his eyes, grumbling under his breath, and I turned to face Ashanti. 'I've got an importa

AshantiThe minute I spotted Dave at the party, I ducked my head and quickly scanned the place for an escape route. We were outside in the garden, and I was glad that the darkness was concealing me, but it was only a matter of time before they found me.With my heart pounding in my chest, I discreetly moved towards a group of ladies engaging in conversation and created a buffer between me and Dave.This guy was becoming a thorn in my flesh, and just when I thought I was avoiding one problem, another was waiting for me in front.I was so tired. At the same time, I had to keep Chadwick within sight because he would begin to suspect me if I left his side.All evening, I assumed that whenever I saw a dark blue jacket heading my way, it was Dave. It was weird that Dave, whose body was covered in tattoos and would never be caught dead wearing any formal outfits, wore a jacket tonight.I didn't want any issues tonight. I've worked hard to distance myself from negativity, and now that Chadwic

Ashanti With haste, I made my way to the bathroom, swiftly turning on the faucet and grabbing my bath soap. To ensure the water was very hot, I activated the heating system. The metallic tang of blood made me want to puke and caused my stomach to churn. Stripping off my clothes, I stood beneath the shower and scrubbed my skin until it turned a rosy hue. My wolf's recklessness would surely be the end of me. My heart raced and my blood boiled as I let the water rush over me in torrents. For a brief moment, the only sound was the pounding of water against my body. My fear consumed me. It felt as though a heavy weight of metal was pressing down on my temples, throbbing fiercely and causing waves of dizziness upon me. The bite had heightened my teeth sensitivity. The gruesome manner in which those men had met their end still turned my stomach, even at the mere thought of it. I felt like throwing up. Determined to distract myself, I began lathering my hair with shampoo. Yes, it was n