Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty Three
I rose early the next morning. I took a very long bath before getting dressed. I had some injuries I needed to cover before Thane awoke.
I joined him in the room when I was done.
“And where are you off too, looking so sexy?” he questioned.
“I am in a regular gown; how is this sexy?”
“Well, you have to see yourself in the mirror and decide. You’ve not answered my question.”
“Work. I’ll be going to work with you today.” I say, and a smirk formed on his lips.
“You are free to come with me, of course, but is there a reason you choose to today?”
My answer came a few seconds too late. “I just want to spend more time with you, but don’t worry, I’ll be on my best behavior; I won’t distract you. I could help with the mini–jobs or anything you want me to do.” I offered.
“Getting desperate, are we?”
“Yes, I am desperate.” I agreed with a smile, and he chuckled, amused.
Of course there was a reason I chose to go with him to work, one I couldn’t tell him. Bailey wouldn’t risk revealing herself when Thane was present; she would have to wait for me to be alone, and the plan was to never be alone.
It was as boring as I imagined it to be. Thane and Axel talked about Pack Lands, business statistics‘, investments…. I droned out at some point.
“Earth to Riley,” Axel called.
“Sorry… I was just lost in thoughts.”
“You don’t seem to be having fun.”
“I knew fun wouldn’t be a part of work.” I say truthfully.
‘So, you
want a drink?” he asked. His intentions for starting up this conversation was clear, he was making sure I don’t feel left out.
“Yes, I do.”
“Come with me,” he says, and I stared at Thane, who gave a nod, before his attention went back to the files on his table.
“Thane seemed to love working.” I noted the moment we were out of his office.
“Not like he actually has an option; it’s part of his duties as the Alpha.”
Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty Three
“I’m sorry about earlier; I am sure you must have heard about what happened by now.”
“I do think he deserves it; he could sometimes be a real jerk, so leaving for a while was punishment fitting.” Axel said, and I laughed along with him.
“What drink would you prefer?”
“A glass of apple juice would do,” I said, and he nodded.
“Wait here, I’ll go get it.”
“No,” I said too quickly. “I… I want to come with you.”
“It’s up to you.” He said it with a smile, but I noticed the slight curiosity in his eyes.
For the next week, I repeated the same strategy, and so far, Bailey hadn’t visited, not once. There was a knock on the door, and I rose to check on it.
“Don’t worry.” Thane said, going for the door instead. It was one of the pack commanders.
“There is something you need to see, Alpha.” The commander said.
“I’ll be back soon.” Thane said.
“Wait!” I called out. I want to come with you.
“I don’t think you will want to see this; it is wise you stay here Riley.” He said, I opened my mouth to protest but closed it when I saw the calculative look in his eyes.
“It’s alright. I’ll be waiting.” I said, and he gave a nod before leaving.
I stared at the door after he was gone.
Just then, there was a thud from behind me. I turned to the direction of the noise, and there she was, seated on the cushion. Bailey was here once again.
Bailey knew by now that I was afraid of her–not her, but what she could do to me, so my attack must have come as a surprise to her and I managed to slam her against the wall, but then her eyes met mine.
“Step back, please.” She whispered. That was a command.
