“So you’ve already stolen my assistant?” Ryan appeared, planting a friendly kiss on the top of my head.
“You stole her first!” Draven accused him.
“Watch out, or I’ll steal her again,” Ryan threatened playfully.
I left them to their banter and asked Ava to join me for coffee. I wanted to know how things went with Theo. Ava shared that despite feeling sad about Joseph’s betrayal, she’d had a wonderful time with Theo and they’d agreed to see each other again.
Draven, Ryan, and Kyle joined us in the break room, followed shortly by Rose,who worked as the office cleaner.
“Finally, you two figured things out?” Rose pointed between Draven and me.
“Yes, Rose. You might want to sit down because I have lots to share…” Draven began excitedly, telling her everything. Rose’s face lit up with each revelation.
“So, that beautiful boy is your son!” Rose smiled. “He has your eyes, just like your father’s. I’m so happy for you both.” She turned to Ava. “But why have you been looking so down lately, dear?”
“Rose, nothing gets past you, does it?” Ava sighed before explaining her breakup with Joseph.
“That man was foolish to let you go,” Rose said firmly.
“Oh! I almost forgot,” Rose added. “This might not be important or you might already know, but I should tell you. I’ve learned my lesson about keeping information to myself. My friend from the cafeteria mentioned that Howard and Linda were there together the other day, and Linda seemed very nervous.”
“I didn’t know about that,” Draven’s expression darkened. “Did your friend overhear anything?”
Rose shook her head. Draven immediately pulled out his phone and made a call. “Daniel, check the cafeteria security footage. Howard and Linda were there recently. Find it and send it to me. And explain why I wasn’t informed about this.”
After thanking Rose, we returned to our respective offices. The morning passed quickly, and after lunch, Draven called Ryan, Kyle, and me to his office.
“Daniel found the footage,” he informed us gravely. “Someone had deleted the video. He needed Leo from IT to recover it. We have at least one informant in security. I’ve notified Alpha Arthur, and Daniel is investigating everyone.”
“How serious is this? How are they managing to corrupt so many people in this company and our pack?” Ryan asked nervously. “Let’s watch the video.”
The footage revealed Linda and Howard in deep conversation. Their body language suggested a conspiracy.
“So that’s how they tampered with the pregnancy test at your trusted lab,” Kyle pointed out. “I’ll call the lab owner immediately.”
“Do that,” Draven nodded. “To ease your minds a bit, Daniel informed me that Liz is in Switzerland. He’s monitoring her movements and will alert us if she returns.”
“At least that she-wolf won’t cause more trouble,” Ryan sighed with relief.
“Still, I think I need to hire additional security for Caroline and Liam,” Draven said thoughtfully.
“That could be risky,” Kyle cautioned. “We don’t know outsiders well, and it would be easier for enemies to infiltrate that way.”
“I understand, but I’m worried.” Draven’s jaw tightened. “Linda knows too much about our pack and the company. She’s been my father’s assistant for years and has access to sensitive information. If she’s working with Howard, they could be planning something bigger than we realize.”
“What do you think they want?” I asked, feeling my wolf Rory grow anxious within me.
“Power,” Draven answered simply. “Howard has always wanted to be Alpha of our pack. My father chose me instead of him, despite Howard being older. He thought I would appoint him as Beta, but I chose Ryan.He’s never forgiven us for that. Now he sees you and Liam as threats to his daughter Ella’s chances of becoming Luna.”
I felt a chill run down my spine. “You think they might target Liam?”
Draven’s eyes flashed violet.”I won’t let anyone touch either of you. You’re my mate and Liam is my son. I’ll die before I let anyone harm you.”
“Draven, I trust Daniel. He hasn’t let anyone near me, and the guard assigned to Liam is his brother,Dennis. I don’t think we need to worry,” I tried to reassure him.
“Maybe, but I’m still concerned,” Draven insisted. “For now, we’ll maintain our current security and stay vigilant. It’s good that Mabel agreed to live with us as well. She’s from a trusted pack family.”
We spent the remainder of the afternoon addressing work issues, but I couldn’t shake the uneasiness that had settled over me. My instincts were telling me something was wrong, and Rory was restless. If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a wolf, it’s never to ignore those feelings.
Caroline’s POV
When we finished work that evening, Draven seemed more relaxed. As we drove home, he took my hand and squeezed it gently.
“I have something I want to discuss with you,” he said, his voice soft but serious.
“What is it?” I asked, curious about his tone.
“Since my parents died, I’ve never lived in the pack house. I couldn’t bring myself to enter it without…” he paused, searching for words. “Without my Luna. Without you.”
My heart melted at his confession. “Oh, Draven.”
“Carlos and some omega servants have maintained it all these years. Now that we’re engaged and our family is growing,” he placed his free hand gently on my stomach, “I think it’s time to make the pack house our home. The house is meant for the Alpha and Luna of the Storm Valley Pack.”
“Are you sure you’re ready?” I asked gently, knowing how painful memories could be.
“I am. When I put my ring on your finger, I knew it was time. The pack house needs a mistress again.” His eyes shone with emotion. “It’s a beautiful place with a wonderful garden. Our pups would thrive there.”
“I’d be happy with you anywhere, even in a cabin in the forest,” I said sincerely. “But if you’re ready to return to the pack house, then so am I.”
“It’s located not far from the company, very close. We can stop by tomorrow before work to see it.”
“I’d love that. I could ask Ava to help with decoration ideas. She has a wonderful eye for design.”
“The house has good energy,” Draven continued. “My parents were very happy there, as were my grandparents before them. Once the renovations are complete, we’ll hold your pack joining ceremony there. I even want to hold our mating ceremony there. It’s tradition for a new Luna to be formally presented to the pack in the pack hall.”
The thought of becoming Luna of the Storm Valley Pack both thrilled and terrified me. I’d need to learn so much about pack traditions and protocols.
When we arrived home, Liam was ecstatic to see his father. The sight of my son jumping into Draven’s arms never failed to warm my heart. During dinner, Draven asked Carlos and Mabel to join us, and he shared our decision to move to the pack house.
“It will be wonderful to see life return to that house,” Carlos said with tears in his eyes. “Your parents would be so proud, Alpha Draven.”
The next morning, before heading to work, we stopped by the pack house as planned. I gasped when Draven opened the doors-everything was immaculate, as if people were living there. Carlos had maintained it perfectly. Draven explained that his mother had completed a major renovation just months before the accident.
The house was breathtaking-European style, two stories with soaring ceilings, painted white with a dark roof. In front stood a beautiful garden full of flowers and a fountain. Enormous windows allowed natural light to flood every room. Inside, the d?cor was luxurious yet welcoming. The back featured a swimming pool, tennis court, sauna, and an even larger, meticulously maintained garden.
With each room we explored, Draven’s smile grew wider. I had worried he might feel sad or hesitant, but he seemed completely at ease.
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