All Chapters of A Mate for Hire: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

The mate bond was said to be sacred, but what if a false mate could be purchased for ten million dollars? The moment Lucas Stone claimed his Alpha title, he was quick to sever our mate bond. Lucas loomed over me, his arm wrapped around Laura Black, his new she-wolf. “I appreciate the last three months, Ava Green, but as an Alpha, I need a more fitting mate.” “Sure thing,” I said in a flat tone. “Congrats.” Silence fell over the room. “T-That’s it?” Samantha Barber’s eyes widened. “You’re supposed to be mates!” Laura was taken aback at first, but she soon broke into a smug smile. “Thank you for your well wishes.”It did not take long for her smile to falter, though. The earnest look on my face carried an unsettling edge. “Has she snapped?” Someone murmured. Marcus Ryan carefully turned to Lucas, whose expression appeared grim. “Ava pursued Lucas for three months, training alongside him every morning. I doubt she’s as calm as she seems.” There was a whisper in the cr

Chapter 2

Three years later, the International Pack Security Summit was held at the Trilton Hotel in Manhattan, New York. Three years of training in Europe transformed me completely, and I rose to become the youngest S-class strategic advisor, commanding tactical and leadership skills far beyond the ordinary.Each strategy and decision was built through countless simulations. Today, I was set to attend the summit as a surprise guest. Before that, I would need to observe the wolf packs from North America.Under the alias Erin White, I wore a plain black suit and a pair of non-prescription glasses. I pulled my hair back into a low bun. With a standard attendee pass in hand, I picked a seat in a corner. The pre-summit cocktail party was in full swing as the hall was filled with chatter. “I heard that the S-class consultant will be demonstrating her zero-casualty tactics today,” a young werewolf exclaimed excitedly. “She’s Erin White.” His companion kept his voice down. “Apparently, he

Chapter 3

Samantha’s scream pierced through the room, and every wolf in the hall cocked their heads toward us. “Ava?” Marcus was the first to come over. “Where is Ava?” “That’s her right there!” Samantha exclaimed out loud in excitement, her voice loud enough for the entire room to hear. “She’s the Omega cleaner from three years ago. That’s Ava who ran away after Lucas rejected her.” Clamor broke out. “What? She’s the infamous simp?” “Oh, my Moon Goddess. She has some nerves to come back.” A crowd gathered and stared at me as if I were some circus animal. Laura put down her glass of champagne with grace and strutted closer. “Sweetheart, is she the Omega you’ve told me about before?” She looked me up and down as if I were some kind of filth. Lucas came over as well. He was overwhelmed with a complex of emotions—shock, anger, and something else I could not read. “You’re back.” His voice was husky when he made the statement. Lucas stood before me, his sharp gaze running over

Chapter 4

A flicker of rage flashed past Lucas’ face. “Get up. Who do you think you are?” His voice was laced with the authority of an Alpha, a raw dominance that would force werewolves into submission. I flinched instinctively, but three years of mental conditioning enabled me to hold my ground. With time, I rose to my feet. “Do you know what your biggest mistake is?” Lucas approached me step by step. “You don’t know your place. “You’re just a pathetic Omega with low-born blood and nothing to show for. Yet, you think you are worthy of an Alpha.” Samantha added, “Talk about reaching way out of your league. No, actually… it’s even more ridiculous than that.”She turned to the crowd and said animatedly, “You have no idea how absurd she was. She would get up at five in the morning just to make breakfast for Alpha Lucas. “Oh, it gets better.” The excitement was apparent in her high-pitched voice. “She would stand outside Alpha Lucas’ office all day just for the chance to catch a glim

Chapter 5

“Kneel! Kneel! Kneel!” The crowd chanted, their voices growing in volume like a cult in the middle of a ritual. “The Omega should get down on her knees.” “It’s the least she can do!” “Hurry up and kneel.” Samantha took out her phone. “I should record this and post it on the internet. The world should see what happens to someone who doesn’t know her place.“I’ve got the title figured out. The ex-simp comes crawling back in public shame,” she said with a thrill in her voice. “It’s going to go viral for sure, and the whole world will see.” At the height of the moment, Samantha grabbed a cup of freshly brewed coffee from the table. “Oops!” In a not-so-apparent accident, she tripped over her heel and hurled the steaming cup of coffee at me. Since it was clear what Samantha planned to do with the coffee, I took a step to the side to remove myself from the trajectory. She lost balance from overextending, only to splash the coffee on herself. “Aaaahh!” Samantha let o

Chapter 6

The notebook in the assistant’s hand slipped and fell to the floor with a loud clatter.“Ms. White! Oh, Moon Goddess. It is really you. “I’m sorry. I must apologize for not attending to you sooner.“W-What are you doing here? Why wasn’t I informed of your arrival?” The room fell silent. The crowd, who had been stirring earlier, went stiff. With a tremble of her arm, Laura dropped the velvet box, and out slipped the half-million-dollar necklace, glittering as if in cruel amusement.Laura’s iPhone fell out of her grasp and hit the ground with a crack. The screen shattered. Lucas looked as if his soul had left his body. As color drained from his face, his lips parted, but no words came out. Taking my time, I removed my glasses and undid the knot of my hair, my black tresses falling behind my back. Amid the looks of shock and disbelief, I rose to my feet, got up on stage, and faced the microphone with a smile. My eyes scanned the ashen but familiar faces. “Hello, everyon

Chapter 7

Samantha’s ingratiating voice came from behind. “Wait, Ava. Let’s be friends.” Laura was not falling back either. “Please, Ms. White.” More voices joined in. “Oh, my Moon Goddess. She’s an S-class strategy consultant.” “The Silver Moon Pack was certainly blind.” “I heard that she used to be a cleaner.” “Look what Alpha Lucas Stone missed out on.” The smile on my face vanished when I stepped out of the venue. “Feel better?” Sarah asked. “I’ve had worse,” I replied. “He looked like he had swallowed something foul.” “Serves him right.” However, I knew Lucas would not give up so easily. Sure enough, Lucas came to my hotel that very night. A furious pounding rattled my door at eleven o’clock. “Open up, Ava. I know you’re inside.” It was Lucas. I took my time to open the door in my bathrobe. “Alpha Stone, are you aware of the time?” He tried to push through, but I stopped him. “I have not invited you in.” “We need to talk.” By the looks of his bloodshot ey

Chapter 8

The next day, Victoria showed up at the last gala of the summit. She went up on stage. “My fellow wolves, I’d like to share some wonderful news tonight.” I set my wine glass down for the drama that was to come. “My son, Lucas, and Ms. Laura Black will be holding their marking ceremony next month.” Amid the burst of applause, Laura cried tears of joy and jumped into an unsuspecting Lucas’ arms. “Mother?” Lucas furrowed his brows. “It’s been three years. It’s about time to make things official.” Victoria grinned. I stood up and raised my glass. “Congrats, Alpha Stone.” Every wolf turned to me. “But Luna, maybe we should clear up some old business before we celebrate.” Victoria grimaced. “What do you mean?” “For example, the ten million dollars from three years ago.” The room went silent. “Ten million dollars?” Lucas turned to his mother. “Here’s the contract.” I held up my phone and projected the document onto a screen. “Take a good look at this. The principal

Chapter 9

I looked Lucas in the eyes. “I’m not doing this out of spite, Lucas. I just think that you deserved to know what happened, and I’ll get the closure I need.” “That’s enough!” A commanding voice boomed. Victoria emerged from the crowd. Even in her fifties, she still carried herself in authority. “Ava, don’t forget what you have signed.” Her icy voice reflected threat. “I have not. The confidentiality agreement was for three years, and today marks the last day of the three years.” I stared at her with composure. Victoria grimaced hard. “S-So you have been waiting for this day?” “I kept my promise, just as I had when I left.” I grinned. “Mother, is this true?” Lucas turned to Victoria, his voice filled with despair. Victoria closed her eyes. “I did what was best for you and the pack. Laura’s pack is powerful, but Ava… She came from nothing.” “She had me! I was all she needed,” Lucas growled. “Don’t be naïve. You made your choice, didn’t you? All I did was remove the iss

Chapter 10

Three months later came my mating ceremony with Alexander in Europe.The union between the youngest S-class strategic consultant and the president of the European Strategic Consultants Association was the talk of the werewolf world. “You’re beautiful.” Alexander straightened the hem of my mating dress. “Thank you.” I stared at myself in the mirror. All I saw was a white gown, a diamond tiara, and flawless makeup. Three years ago, I was just a lowly Omega cleaner. Today, I was the most distinguished mate in all of Europe. “Ava, if he attends—” Alexander uttered. “He won’t be here.” I cut him off. “How can you be certain?” “Yesterday, Victoria told me that he has…” I paused before saying, “Lost it.” It was true that Lucas, the once formidable Alpha, had lost his mind. Apparently, Lucas locked himself in a room after the gala, his howls tearing through the night. His wolf had gone feral, attacking any werewolf who got close to him. In the end, the Silver Moon Pack had t

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