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RYAN
Paul parked the truck in the usual spot in the garage and we headed for the elevator. When the door opened I was hit with the sweetest smell of vanilla and freshly baked peach pie. ~Mate!~ said Onyx (my wolf).~' What?? Here! Now!'~ I said. ~Yes!~ said Onyx. He happily trotted around like a show dog. ~' Will you sit down for a second? I'm trying to think'~I pressed the floor to my office. As the elevator began its ascent, I remembered that Maggs hired someone. "Could it be her?" I asked myself. ~Yes! Our mate! She's finally here!~ Onyx said happily. "Her who?" asked Paul. I turned to him but he guessed before I spoke. "Your mate?", he asked. "Yeah. Onyx is beside himself", I said. "Awesome. Where?", he asked. "She's probably the new hire. Go ahead to the security office. I want to meet her alone first.", I said. Paul nodded in understanding.
I have dreamt about this girl since I was 19. In my dream, I was in a small study with crimson curtains. I'm sitting in a tufted brown leather chair waiting for her. I felt her getting close. I turned to look at her and I say her name "Evanora ". She has beautiful brown skin close to the color of milk chocolate. Her eyes are emerald green with beautiful long lashes. Her full lips are smooth and deep pink. She has long curly reddish-brown hair. The white dress she wore clung to her curves and would make any man stare in awe. Perfection is the closest word I could use to describe her. She looks at me like I'm the only one in the world that matters. I reach for her hand but wake up before we touch.
The closer I get the more nervous I become. I take out my phone and put it to my ear. The elevator dings. I walk off the elevator holding my head down. I open the door to the office holding my breath trying not to smell that delicious scent. I gave a slight wave to Maggs and Evanora as I passed by them. I get in my office and take a deep breath trying to calm down my heartbeat. ~What are you doing?~, asked Onyx. ~Our mate is right there! Go talk to her!~ he said. ~Not yet Onyx. Let me talk to Maggs first.~ I said. Maggs comes to my office, "Well, good morning to you too.", she said, "You could have stopped and introduced yourself properly to Evanora." My eyes went wide, "So it's really her", I said. Maggs tilts her head and looks at me confused. "Her who?" she asked. "She is my mate!", I replied. Maggs looks at me dumbfounded. I sit on the edge of my desk and take a breather with my phone still in my hand. "Well go out there and claim her.", Maggs said and Onyx agreed. "If she knew that I was her mate, she would have jumped on me the way I want to jump on her now. I don't think she has her wolf yet. Do you know anything about her background?" I asked Maggs. "Well, she's adopted. Her parents were human so I assumed she was too.", Maggs responded, "So it's possible that she doesn't know she's a wolf. She turns 21 in a few days. While you are in Italy.", Maggs said. I nodded and thought. "I'll wait until then.", I said. "She's coming.", said Maggs. "Don't say anything about this to her.", I said. Evanora opened the door and entered.
"... and be sure to have the contract to our lawyers before the end of the day," I said to Maggie without looking up. I inhaled Evanora's scent slowly. Vanilla and warm peach pie, my two favorite scents. I heard her say, "Your latte sir", as she extended her arm to pass me the saucer and mug. 'Keep a straight face. ' I said to myself.
I looked up at her and my heart skipped a beat. She's breathtaking. She's 5'6", she has beautiful clear brown skin, with emerald green eyes that I can stare at all day. Her lips are full and a little pouty. I can't wait to kiss them. She has a cute button nose that I'll enjoy kissing to wake her up. She has curves for days! Her breasts are much more than a handful and her slim waist makes her hips and ass look more than ample. 'I bet if she turns to the side her legs and ass will be a P shape.' I said to myself. She is the epitome of perfection. My blessing from the Moon Goddess. The woman of my dreams is finally standing right in front of me but she doesn't know I'm her mate yet. I need to control myself. 'Wait, does she know my face?' I asked myself, seeing recognition in her eyes. She let go of the saucer right as I was about to grab it. I quickly reached out and caught it without spilling a single drop. "Oh! I'm SO sorry Mr. Ryan!" she said, covering her face. Maggie and I both looked at her. ~'She definitely knows my face'~ I said to Onyx who was jumping, prancing and howling with joy. I felt myself getting hard. I need to do something to calm myself. This might be a bit harsh but I won't over do it.
"This is Evanora Silver. Your new personal assistant", Maggie said. I looked away, placing the latte on my desk. "I told you I don't need a personal assistant. That's why I have you Maggs." She looked peeved and said "I am not as young as I look, Ryan. I can't keep up with your schedule anymore. I will handle the business aspects of my duties and she will handle the more personal ones. I'll teach her little by little until I retire," Maggie said with finality. I need to inflict pain to make my dick go down. "You're fired. You aren't needed." I said nonchalantly towards her. My heart broke a little. 'That worked.' I would daydream about the different possibilities of our first interaction. I saved myself for her. I have never kissed a woman outside my mother and those were on her cheek. "No she isn't fired and yes she's needed. I'm ready, Ryan. I'm ready to be Granny Maggie and spend my days with my family," Maggie said sternly. Evanora is standing there looking like she wants to sink into the floor. 'Shit. I hurt my lovely.' Onyx let out a small whimper. My boner was finally gone. "I vetted her personally. She's perfect to be my replacement." Maggie said confidently. I took a deep breath and looked at her from head to toe with a blank expression. I held my breath and fought the urge to scoop her into my arms. When her eyes met mine, I saw her blush a bit. I should take her with me to Italy so I can have her close when her wolf appears. "I have a business trip to Italy in three days. Will you be ready to leave?" I asked in a monotone voice trying not to sound at all happy about it. "Yes, sir." She said timidly. I nodded, keeping my gaze fixed firmly on her. 'Goddess she is gorgeous. "Catch her up on the details and make sure she's prepared." I said, rising from the desk and giving a small wave, like I was shooing them out of the office. Evanora turned and walked out quickly. I watched her walk out and I was practically salivating.
"Don't scare the poor girl. Why are you behaving like this?" Maggie said in a hushed tone. "I just need some time to process." I said sitting behind my desk. "You don't have to be rude. I know it's unexpected but everything happens for a reason. You two do make a lovely couple, " Maggie stated while watching Evanora. I cocked an eyebrow and followed Maggie's gaze to Evanora. 'She smells like vanilla and freshly baked peach pie. I wouldn't mind smelling that everyday.', I said to myself. "I'm sure you'll come to terms with it soon.", said Maggie with a knowing look as she headed for Evanora's desk.
I sipped my latte while watching their interactions ~'Damn this is perfect.'~, I said through the mindlink. ~' Evanora made it'~, Maggie replied, using her pen to point at Evanora. I took another sip smiling to myself. 'My mate...'.
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I stayed in my office all day constantly stealing glances when she wasn't looking. This is agony! I gotta do something to spend a little time with her. Then an idea popped into my head. I called the Bistro down the block and placed an order for two. I told them that my assistant was coming to pick it up and I wanted to test her. "When she comes in, start the food 20 minutes later and be rude to her. After she leaves, call me and tell me everything. Charge an extra $200 to my account for your time and participation. Thank you" I said and I hung up. I looked around to see what else I can give her to do. I saw my dry cleaning slip in my desk drawer. I dropped off my suits and shirts three days ago. They should be ready. I called the cleaners and requested they give my assistant a hard time. "Tell her that I'm rude and mean. Tell her I owe a $700 tab and offer her a job.", I said."Charge my account an extra $200 for your cooperation. Lock your door. I'm sending her now. Thanks Kim.", I said. I looked up and saw Maggs at Evanora's desk with her purse and the folder with the contract in her arms. I headed out and heard Evanora say, "Just one. I thought Ryan was his last name..." She said looking at Maggs confused. "It's Storm." I said walking out of my office. "I prefer using my first name. Leaving already Maggs?" I asked as I walked towards them. "Absolutely! My son is coming with his family for dinner. I can hardly wait to see the triplets!" Maggie stated proudly. "I'll drop this off at the lawyers office on my way out.", she said, tapping the folder in her arms. "Goodnight," she sang, turning to leave. I looked at Evanora and noticed her necklace. 'Is that the Hollows crest?" I asked myself. Let me send her on her way and I'll go check my Royal Bloodline archives after she's gone. I pulled the pink slip out of my pocket and placed it on her desk. "After you're done checking the reservations, these suits need to be picked up. Then I want you to go to the Bistro down the street and pick up my order. Afterwards, I'll escort you home.," I said. "Yes, sir.", she said softly. "Call me Ryan. I hate that 'sir' crap.", I said plainly then turned on my heels and went back to my office. She grabbed her phone and headed to the elevator.
Once the elevator door closed, I went to my personal bathroom. When you come into the room, to the right is a double vanity with two sinks. Opposite of that to the left is a makeup counter complete with lighting and a comfortable chair (I put that there for when I found my mate). Next to the sink vanity on the right are two water closets. One with a toilet and one with a urinal. Opposite of those, on the left, is a large jetted tub. Against the back wall is a large walk-in shower with multiple shower heads. To the left of the water closets is a wall that has a random painting hanging on it. When I tilt the painting I hear a click and the wall slightly moves revealing my hidden room.
I walk in and go to the bookshelf in the corner. I created books about all the werewolf bloodlines in the world. It was a hobby of mine when I was a kid and just never stopped adding to them. I keep them locked away because of men like my father. I color coordinated the books according to the royal families that ruled the land. Crimson red for the Hollows bloodline who ruled North America, royal blue for the Perch bloodline that rules Europe., royal yellow for the Xiao bloodline that rules Asia, royal purple for the Achebe bloodline that rules Africa, gold for the Kelly bloodline that rules Australia, and orange for the Herrera bloodline that rules South America. Since werewolves love the forest, a royal bloodline for Antarctica doesn't exist simply because there are no trees or forests there but wolves can withstand the extreme cold. Wolves who are outcasts of our world are Rogues. The murderers and deeply depraved are either killed or sent to Antartica. Once sent there, they will be killed instantly if they ever return to wolf society. Very few wolves were ever bold enough to try.
I grabbed the thick crimson book and searched for the last true bloodline heir. 'I know I've seen that H before.' I thought as I flipped through the back pages. Sarah Hollows was written on the top of the page in large calligraphy letters towards the middle of the thick crimson book. The information was listed below:
NAME: Sara Olivia Hollows
BIRTHDAY: July 13th, 19xx
DEATH DATE: April 27th, 20xx
BIRTH PLACE : Cottage Lake, WA
BIRTH MOTHER: Samantha Hollows
BIRTH FATHER: Sean Scott
CREST: (There's a picture of a letter H that has thorns through out it and a single rose bloom on the left foot of the H)
SPOUSE : Eric Graham
BIRTHDATE: November 2nd, 19xx
DEATH DATE: Unknown
CHILDREN : Sarah carried one pregnancy for one child to full term. Sex and birth date of the child are unknown. It's suspected that the child was born anywhere between April 20th to April 25th.
SIBLINGS: None
DESCRIPTION: Sarah stood at 5'4". She has fair skin, reddish-brown wavy hair, she has a voluptuous frame and emerald green eyes which are a bloodline trait. Her crescent moon birthmark is located on her left ankle. Sarah was a beloved and benevolent ruler. No matter the social status of a person, she treated all equally. During her rule, Alpha Maximus Storm plotted to usurp her. Sarah became pregnant in the 9th year of her rule. The couple were elated and let their guard down. The King was kidnapped. Sometime during his captivity, the King managed to get away. All the stress triggered the Queen's labor. She escaped the castle. It's rumored that the baby died along with the Queen during delivery. The Queen's body was recovered on April 29th absent her necklace and signet ring. Her husband's remains were never recovered. Sarah was cremated and her ashes are stored in the Royal Tomb. Alpha Maximus is now Steward to the throne and hopes to be elected the next King of the North American werewolves.
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There was a picture of Sara wearing a crimson dress with her signet ring and an antique gold necklace with the letter H in the middle. 'My fated mate is the rightful heir to the throne!' I said to myself, amazed. My amazement was short-lived. "I have to protect her. If she is discovered to be the heir to the throne before her wolf emerges, she'll be hunted. My father definitely won't be happy. He's been ruling in the absence of a monarch since I was a child. This is going to be tricky. Not only does my mate not know she's a werewolf, but she knows nothing about our world or that she's meant to rule it. My father and others will more than likely try to kill her or mark her to maintain or gain power. This has to be handled delicately (to say the least). I need to know more about her. I took out my cell and called Sophia. She's one of my best friends and Beta female though she was born from an Alpha bloodline. The line rang twice then I heard Sophia's voice ask "Yes Alpha?". "Hey I have a job for you...", I said.
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I got a call from the maitre d at Bistro. He filled me in on everything that happened and let me know she left with my order. I thanked him and put the book back on the shelf and exited my secret room, closing the door behind me. Kim called too. I immediately reimbursed what Evanora spent. I stopped at the vanity to wash my hands and collect my thoughts. I took a deep breath saying to myself, 'Her safety is priority.'
I exited my private bathroom and walked towards her and asked "What took so long?" I acted like I was annoyed, eyeing the food on the table. "Something came up.. I-I bumped into an old friend while waiting for your food to cook. Then I realized I left my phone at the Bistro and had to go back.", she lied, twisting my fingers. "My apologies, si..." She was saying but I corrected her before she could finish "Ryan.", I state, lifting the tray and taking it to the conference room.
"Sit, please.", I said, placing the platters of food on the table. "Did they treat you well?", I asked as I gestured to the chair on the right side of mine which is at the head of the table. I went to the nook and got two plates, utensils and napkins. "Yes actually. The service was spot on", she called out while taking the seat. When I returned, I leaned in close to her. I was hit with the scent of vanilla and freshly baked peach pie. I wanted her. "Are you sure?", I asked in a low smooth tone. She blushed. I like making her blush. "Y-yes. I'm sure.", she said. I nodded then straightened up. "l know you didn't bump into anyone. In fact, you arrived and waited alone at the Bistro. I know that the kitchen was holding my order and that they were rude to you, making you wait for 45 minutes before they finally gave you the food.", I placed a napkin in front of her and put a fork on top of it. She looked up at me confused. I moved to sit in my chair placing the plates in front of me. "I know you spent a total of $3,750 between the dry cleaners and the Bistro.", I said, putting some salad on her plate, placing it in front of her then taking some for myself. After putting the serving dish back on the table, I said, "You lied to me..." calmly. She sat quietly with a panicked look on her face. 'She makes the cutest faces.', I thought to myself letting out a low chuckle and said "I paid them to be rude. I wanted to see if you'd be honest." She swallowed hard. "Umm... why?", she asked in a small voice with her eyes on her plate. I looked at her and smiled mischievously, "I needed to see if I could trust you. Not only did you stand up for me and remained loyal as an employee, but you are willing to cover up for them even though they treated you poorly. You even paid for expensive wine and my tab at the cleaners.", I said, taking a fork full of my salad and eating it. I watched her take it all in. 'Goddess, Thank you for blessing me with such a gorgeous mate.', I thought to myself. The scent of her arousal tickled my nose and Onyx got excited. 'Easy now. Stay calm.' ,I said to him. She started to eat her salad. "I keep only a few people around me. I need to know they will be loyal.", I said. "It was a test?", she asked. "Yes. I have competitors who like to bash me. They try to gain knowledge of my whereabouts and dealings to tarnish my image. They try to steal my clients and send spies to become employees so that they can get their hands on information about me and my company." After swallowing her bite of salad she asked, "How do you know you can trust me after one test?" I chewed on the fork full I just put into my mouth while looking at her. "I do but very little. I trust Maggs. She said she vetted you personally. Only time will tell with you but you're off to a great start.", I said. She sat quietly eating her salad for a bit then asked "Do I still have a job?" I finished my salad and was cutting up the steak. Without looking up I said, "Yes. The job is yours if you still want it and I already reimbursed what you spent. I sent it to your bank account that we have on file." I stood and loaded her plate with already cut bite-sized pieces of steak. I grabbed the potatoes and put a small mound on her plate while saying "However, my trust is thin. If you lie to me after this, it's immediate termination. I don't care who you're covering for or how minute.", I said, giving her a serious look. I would never fire her. But I want to break her habit of lying to me, early. She looked me in the eye and said in a voice so sincere and sweet, "I will never lie to you again, Ryan." I nodded in acceptance and said "Eat. I'll drive you home".
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We stepped off the elevator into my personal garage. Paul was wearing his usual black suit waiting by my armored black SUV. "I do appreciate the gesture but I drove to work.", Eva said. I looked around and said "I don't see your car. Maggs told you that you could use the garage right?", I asked. "Yes she did but I already found a decent parking spot so I just left my car where it was.", she said. "Please use the garage. For your safety and convenience. Give me your keys. I'll drop your car off at your home.", I said, holding out my hand. She looked at me for a moment ready to protest. I held my hand there waiting. No matter what she said next, I was determined to get my way. She unhooked her car keys from her key ring and handed them to me. I gave her my dazzling smile and she blushed a little. I put her keys in my pocket and guided her to the SUV with my hand on the small of her back. She blushed more. "Good evening Ms. Silver. My name is Paul. It's a pleasure to meet you.", said Paul, smiling sweetly. 'He's being weird.', I thought to myself. "Please, call me Eva.", she said, smiling back. "Okay.", he said, holding open the back door. She hopped in and slid over making room for me. After I was in and the door closed, I reached over to take her seat belt and buckled it for her. Paul hopped in the driver's seat. I sat back and asked "Where to?", giving her a charming smile. She pressed her thighs together but I could smell her arousal still. I'm dying to know what she tastes like. She gave Paul the address and we pulled out of the garage.
"So where are you from?", I asked. She smiled and said, "A small town outside of Seattle called Cottage Lake." I raised my eyebrows. "You're far from home. What made you move out here?", I asked. She made a face (which I now recognize as her thinking face), she twisted her fingers (her way of trying to calm her nerves) and said "This job opportunity. Plus, I needed to get away. My town is so small. Everyone knows everyone. I wanted to start over where no one knows me and build a new life.", she said. I'm sure it wasn't a lie. But she omitted something. I watched her continue to twist her fingers. I raised an eyebrow suspiciously. "Do you miss it?", I asked, letting it go. For now. "Sometimes.", she said, "But change is inevitable. What I want for my life can't be found there.", she said looking out the window. "What about you? Where are you from?", she asked. "I was born and raised here in Michigan. Me, Paul and a few more of our friends still live close to the area.", I said. "Oh, you're friends. Forgive me. I thought he was an employee.", she said. "He's both. We have been friends since diapers and daycare. Paul is the head of my security team at work and my personal bodyguard. I trust him with my life.", I said, clapping Paul on the shoulder. Paul nodded and smiled. "Do you mind if I ask your age?", I asked Eva. "Not at all. I'm 20.", she said. "You?", she asked. "I just turned 26.", I said. "26? That's it? I thought you were older. That's very young to own a multi million dollar company.", she said. I smiled, "I've been blessed in that aspect.", I said looking at her smiling, "but not so fortunate in others. I'm still single." She chuckled, "If you're single there's no hope for the rest of us.", said Eva, smiling. "So you're single too?", I asked. "Yes. I haven't had that much luck in love. I had a boyfriend for years but that ended badly. I decided to just wait for my husband.", she said lightly blushing. 'Did she just admit to being a virgin?', I thought to myself. "Good to know.", I said, smiling at her. Eva's face was bright red. I love making her blush. "Would you consider giving me a chance? ", I asked, leaning in close to her. I looked at her with all sincerity. "You're my boss.", she said flustered. "That doesn't matter. I just want to get to know you.", I said in a low smooth voice. She pressed her thighs together again. 'She's attracted to me.', I said to myself. I could tell that she was getting aroused again. "I'll consider it. ", she said, acting like I don't affect her.
We pulled up to a small two story home. "This is me. Thank you for the ride.", she said, digging for her keys in her purse. "No problem. We'll drop off your car in a little while. Plus, Paul needed to know your address anyway in case he has to pick you up or drop you off." I said as I tipped my head towards Paul who was coming around to open her door. I extended my hand and said "We'll be back in a little while.". She shook my hand and her eyes went wide. She quickly took her hand back. "Y-ye... yeah.", she stammered with fear laced in her words. She turned quickly and grabbed Paul's hand as she got out of the SUV. She let out a small whimper, snatching her hand back again. "Bye.", she hurriedly said to Paul and rushed to the front door. She quickly unlocked the front door and stepped in locking it behind her. Paul stood there looking at the door, then to his hand, then to me. "What happened just now?", he asked with a look of hurt and confusion. "I'm not sure. She did the same thing when she touched my hand.", I said. 'It must have been the heat we radiate. Did she know another wolf before she met me?', I asked myself. "Let's go get her car and bring it to her.", I said. Paul nodded and shut the door. He walked around the car and hopped into the driver's seat. He looked at his hand again, with a worried and sad expression on his face. "No worries man. We'll find out what's going on.", I said. Paul nodded and pulled off.
We drove to the building in silence. Both of us trying to piece together what just happened. She was terrified. It broke my heart the way she reacted to me. By the look on his face, Paul's too. We would never hurt her. That thing she omitted, was it an abusive ex boyfriend? Did he try to force himself on her?', I asked myself. I started to grow angry at the thought. A low growl rumbled in my chest. Paul didn't react. He knew me well enough to know what I was thinking and why I was pissed. We circled the area a few times looking for her car. We found it two blocks down from the building. I hopped out pulling her keys from my pocket hitting the unlock button on her fob. "Help me search her car.", I said. Paul jumped out the truck quickly like he was just waiting for me to say the words. We searched her car from bumper to bumper but we didn't find any clues in her car. "Damn.", I muttered. "I'll text her and let her know we're on our way.", I said as Paul was closing her trunk. I moved her seat back then got behind the wheel. I pulled out my phone and started texting:
RYAN: "I hope you're okay. You seemed a little shaken up when we dropped you off."
About 30 minutes passed before she answered. That made me nervous. I had to keep myself from running to her. Just when I was about to flip she texted:
EVA: "Yeah, I'm okay. Just some bad memories creeping back. I'm sorry if I freaked you out. "
I let out a long breath.
RYAN: "No need to apologize. I shouldn't have tried flirting with you. "
EVA "I'm actually flattered. I don't mind the flirting."
RYAN: " : ) Then I won't stop."
EVA: "About my car..."
RYAN: "We just left to bring it to you."
EVA: "Oh, ok. I was going to say you can just leave it at work in the garage and I'll take a cab in the morning."
RYAN : "We're not too far from your house. Are you sure?"
EVA: "Oh no. Forget it then. I'll see you in a few."
Paul was parked next to me. "Alright, let's go.", I said to him then closed the door and started the car. We were pulling up to Eva's 5 minutes later. I parked her car close to the corner of her block while Paul stopped the SUV in front of Eva's house. I hopped out and fixed her seat back to where it was then locked the doors. I listened intently to what was being said walking back to Eva's house slowly. Paul rolled down the window. "Are you okay Eva? Do you need anything?", he asked, looking worried. Eva had guilt written all over her face. "Oh I'm fine. Really. Sorry if I freaked you out earlier. I didn't mean to worry you.", she said. "You didn't but it seemed more like you felt like you weren't safe.", he said. Eva bowed her head and twisted her fingers. Paul took a deep breath and said "Please know Eva, we would never hurt you. It's my job to protect you whenever you're around. I would never let anyone hurt you.", he said with a sincere and worried look on his face. She took a deep breath, finally relaxing. They behaved like siblings. It was honestly refreshing. She smiled and said "Ok, bro... Sorry." confirming my thoughts. It made me smile. Paul smiled like she was his favorite person in the world. "Alright sis. See you tomorrow. " He said as I approached Eva. "Hi. Your car is home safe and sound.", I said, passing her the keys carefully to not touch her skin. I don't want her to freak out again. "Thank you.", she said smiling. "You ARE safe with us. I hope you know that.", I said looking at her sincerely. I wanted to wrap her in a hug. "I know. Again, I'm sorry. I just overreacted to a bad memory.", she said embarrassed. "It's ok. I can understand.", I said, stepping closer to her. "If you're ever in trouble or need help, please, call me right away. Or Paul. Or Maggs. I know being far away from home is hard. I just want you to know we're here for you.", I said in a soft voice. She was standing on the bottom step of her stoop. I gave her a gentle smile taking a slow but deep breath. Her scent is heavenly. "Get some rest.", I said, flashing a sexy smile and turning towards the truck. I looked back at her before hopping into the front passenger seat. Her face was a bright red. I smiled. I really love seeing her blush. She waved bye to us quickly and went inside. I laughed and we drove off.
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We pulled up to the pack house and I sent a mindlink to the Betas and Gammas to meet me in my office. The pack house stood four stories high and was painted white with wide marble slabs around the main entrance. The windows are trimmed with thin slabs of black marble to match the black tiled roof. I jumped out and headed up the stairs. Paul followed. When I got to the top floor (which is reserved for the Alpha and his family) I went straight to my office. Paul and I thoroughly checked for listening devices and cameras. "Clear", Paul said, pulling a scrambling device out of his pocket that stalls all electronics within a 100 feet.
My Betas ( Corey and Sophia) arrived first with my Gammas (Caleb and Shayla) coming in shortly after. Paul moved to leave. "Stay Paul. I want you to be a part of this.", I said. Paul gave a quick nod and stood to the side while my Betas sat in the chairs in front of my desk and my Gammas sat on the couch. "You five are my most dearest and trusted friends. You all do your part to help run this pack and have been there offering support and advice when shit hits the fan. I love you all and trust you with my life.", I said. "Awww. We wub you too puddin' ", Caleb jokingly said in a baby voice. Everyone chuckled. I smiled. "Ok,ok." I said, getting serious, "I called you all here because I found my mate." Shayla and Caleb were shocked. I assumed Sophia told Corey as soon as she got off the phone with me. I knew she would tell him. Most of the time, mates don't keep secrets from each other. "Congrats Bro!", Caleb jumped up and gave me a hug and the rest followed. "Well, where is she?" Shayla asked excitedly, practically bouncing on her toes. "It's complicated.", I responded and proceeded to explain everything.
After I finished, silence fell over the room for about 30 seconds. It may not seem like a long time but it's an eternity when you're waiting for a response to something important. Corey spoke up, "Leave it to you to have a mate that doesn't know she's a wolf, was raised by humans and is the long lost heir to the throne that your father is currently coveting." Corey said, shaking his head chuckling. "Needless to say this has to be handled very delicately.", Sophia said, punching Corey in the arm. "I know." I said, plopping in my chair letting out a long breath. "We are NOT telling my father." I said looking around at everyone. "HELL no!" said Paul, "He would lose it." Caleb agreed, "He's already crazy. That would definitely send him off the deep end." Sophia looked at me and said slightly annoyed, "That's only a temporary fix. Sooner or later her identity will be revealed and your father will be one of many who tries to seek her out to mark her or kill her if they can't have her. We need to bring our Luna home so we can train her and protect her." I smiled internally at the sound of her being called our Luna. "I agree. Evanora's Birthday is coming up. It will fall while we're on a business trip." I said to Sophia. I looked at Paul, "I want you to come with us.", I said and Paul nodded. "If anything new comes up I'll let you all know. NONE of what's been said and shared here tonight leaves this room. This has to be kept under wraps from everyone until we decide the best way forward.", I said releasing my Alpha aura. They all took their right fist and held it over their hearts, "On My Honor!", they said in unison. I nodded. They are all loyal to me. I know I didn't have to use my Aura but it makes it definite that they'd keep it to themselves. Wolves can never refuse an order from the Alpha if the Alpha's Aura is released. If they do they become sick with fever until the Alpha forgives them. Weaker wolves can die from this. Not them though. My crew is strong in every sense of the word. Their Bloodlines are Delta or higher. They would get sick but not die. I felt pride at this fact.
I looked down at my hand and thought of how quickly Evanora pulled her hand back and the fear that showed on her face. "Tonight when I dropped Evanora at home, I shook her hand and she became terrified. Any insights as to why that may be?" I asked. Shayla responded first, "Before our wolves awaken we are, for the most part, like humans. Lower temperature, temperament, less strength... maybe you hurt her hand. Gripped it too tightly. " Paul chimed in, "I don't think so. I offered my hand to help her out of the truck and she pulled away in the same manner. I didn't even close my hand." He grimaced, reliving the interaction. "Then it's gotta be the temperature. It's possible she knew another werewolf and they didn't treat her right." Shayla said. Paul and I released low growls. "She did say she had a bad break up. Sophia, when you do the background check on Evanora, see if any names pop out at you that may be link to our world." She nodded. "Paul, make sure Mark is available to step in and is up to date with the security systems here and at the building while we're gone." I delegated. Paul nodded.
"Ok. Now that that's out of the way, let's do the daily reports."I said. Caleb said "Rogue sightings are down and patrols are being run as usual. Things are quiet for now." I nodded in acknowledgement. Shayla spoke next. "The Omegas are happy but have been hinting at a raise. The spring Festival was a success. We were able to raise about $83,000 to put towards the expansion of the pack hospital." I smiled saying, "Give the Omegas a raise. They deserve it. Plus, with Evanora being in my life now, we have to start planning her events.They're going to be busy soon. Let's make sure they stay happy. Match the proceeds from the festival for a scholarship fund to those seeking careers in the medical field. Bigger hospital means more people to staff it." Corey was next, "Our profits are up across the board in our businesses. We have enough to invest in a new business venture without it affecting our bottom line. We even have some extra to put into the New comer's fund." I smiled. "Paul," He looked surprised when I called his name. "How do you feel about starting your own security business?" I asked. With a wide smile he said, "I would love that Alpha." I nodded. "Good. You and I will start working on it when we get back." Sophia, started her report, "The Coopers have outgrown their current home and would like permission to move to a larger one or renovate the one they have now. Mrs. Cooper is pregnant again." My eyes went wide "How many is that now? 12?" I asked. "16. Remember she had quadruplets last year." Sophia said. "Two sets of triplets, the quadruplets and three sets of twins. All Boys under 10. With this new pregnancy, they could possibly end up having 20 kids in total." Everyone groaned. "They have one of the biggest houses on pack grounds. Give them permission to expand and two Omegas to help them care for the kids." I said. Sophia nodded. "There are some Witches requesting an audience. Rogues keep raiding their lands. They're willing to form an alliance in exchange for protection." said Sophia. "Where are they now?" I asked. "One of the security houses on the east side of the perimeter.", She said. I nodded. "It's getting late. Set them up in one of the refugee houses close to there. Send an Omega and two warriors. Give them food, clean clothes, and whatever they need to be comfortable. Let them know the warriors are there for their protection until we can agree to terms. I'll meet with them after breakfast." I said. She nodded while Caleb and Shayla were mindlinking the warriors and Omega.
"Ok. Paul, you're free to leave. I'll see you at training in the morning." Paul nodded and said goodnight then exited the room. "Corey has there ever been a Delta in a pack?" I asked. Corey smiled knowingly, "It's not common. Most packs just have the Betas and Gammas. But the traditional ranked positions are Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Zeta, Kappa and Omega.", said Corey. I smiled back, "I want to give Paul a ranked position. He's extremely loyal and one of our best warriors. Plus, he has Beta and Gamma blood. He should have a rank.", I said. Sophia asked, "Are you thinking of having a third, Beta or Gamma?" I leaned back and said "Part of what makes Paul great at what he does is that people underestimate him. It's actually served him well in the past. I was thinking of making him a Delta and renovating part of the first floor for him or moving him closer to the pack house." Shayla spoke up, "We don't plan on having more than two kids. You could move him to our floor." Sophia said "Same here. We don't want more than 3." Caleb said "How about we move to the Betas floor? There's plenty of room for us and our future offspring. Delta can have part of the second floor and the rest can be for close family members or important guests. instead of renovating several rooms you can build a wall separating his space from the guest rooms." I nodded. "I like it. Is everyone in agreement?", I asked. "Fuck yeah! Paul deserves it.", Caleb said excitedly. "We're cool with it.", said Corey. "Half the rooms are collecting dust on our floor.", said Shayla. "Ours too!", said Sophia. "Ain't nobody trying to be like Mrs. Cooper." She and Shayla laughed giving each other a hi-five. I stood up, "Then it's settled! Family, we have a Delta!" Everyone clapped. "When do you want to do the ceremony?" Corey asked. "Once we come back." I said. "Ok. I'll have some guys in our construction crew come and build the wall while you're gone so we can surprise Paul when you get back. It shouldn't take more than a couple of days." I smiled "Nice. Thank you all for helping to make this happen." I said. "Alright that's it. See you all at training tomorrow." Everyone said good nights and left the room. I picked up the scrambler and shut it off. 'I've got a great team', I said to myself. I hit the lights and went to my room.
My cell rang as I entered my bedroom. "Maggs? Is everything ok?", I asked. "Everything is fine, Ryan. Cynthia called. She's in the States and wants to come into the office for a meeting before she leaves. I told her that you were about to go out of town but she insisted.", said Maggs. I hid my disdain for Cynthia because my father wanted me to marry her. I never agreed to. Not once. She's had a crush on me since we were younger but I never had any interest in any woman who wasn't my fated mate. I waited for Evanora and she will have all of me. It's time I put Cynthia in her place. "Set the meeting for 10. Let's just get it over with so she can leave me alone.", I said. "Will do. Night,Ryan.", said Maggs. "Goodnight, Maggs. See you in the morning." The call ended and I headed for my bathroom. Thinking of Cynthia always made me feel dirty. I started the shower and Evanora's frame came to mind. I couldn't wait to hold her close to me. My shaft throbbed at the thought. The scent of her arousal in the car hit me like a ton of bricks. It took all my willpower not to reach out and slip my hand between her thighs. My shaft throbbed again. I smirked and undressed. My erection was thick and strong. I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep until I rubbed one out. Her smiling face came to mind. That's the image I'll use. I stepped in the shower and played until my hard on went down. I finally washed up and got out. I dried off and put on some boxers. I slipped into my sheets and smiled at the thought of her being next to me. I rolled on my side and imagined what she'd look like sleeping. I slid my hand across the sheets where she would some day lay and closed my eyes.
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Sleep came for me almost immediately. I was in the crimson study in the brown leather chair waiting for my lovely. When I felt that she was close, I turned, looked her in the eye and said "Evanora". I took her hand, stood up and pulled her in for a kiss. My lips tingled and I wanted more. I was overtaken with passion. I picked her up and wrapped her legs around me, kissing her deeply. I carried her to the desk. I knocked all the clutter onto the floor then laid her on it. I pulled back and smiled at her taking in her beauty. I leaned in to kiss her again. I woke up sweaty with a raging hard on. "I can't wait for the real thing."