Chapter 46
Any’s eyes sparkled with mischief. “Mark my works. He’s ging to try to get clusel to you. Then you Il tell me I was nahi:
Before I could argue further, Amy stood up. “11 be sight back, I forgot something in my locket,”
As she walked away, lack turned to me, his expression sesios. “I had no idea so much was happening in your life.
Tve been trying to forget it all, I admitted. But it all came back, and I couldn’t control it, and I couldn’t tell you guys everything
e, he said gently. “If he’s cruel to you, tell me, I know “You should have,” up to him for you.”
an omega will far beneath his rank, but as your friend, Erin, I can at least stand
His words sparked warmth in my chest, Jack’s loyalty reminded me of Aaron–my brother who had always protected me, even at the cost of his standing in
The Pack
Aaron. How would be react to my new job? Working directly under Derek would put me back in the spotlight–exactly where Aaron had been trying to keep me away from.
“Here she comes,” Jack said, nodding toward Amy, who was hurrying back to us with something black draped over her arm
“This is your mans, Amy announced, a sly smile on her face. “Check the inside.”
She held out what appeared to be a black suit jacket. The material was soft and expensive, and as it came closer, a familiar scent hit me–cedar and leather, with that uniquely male undertone that belonged to only one wolf.
My wolf immediately went on alert, nearly making me gasp at the intensity of her my face in it
traction. She pushed forward eagerly, wanting to grab the jacket and bury
“You forgot to give it back when you left my house,” Amy explained. I saw it today and brought it for you so you can return it to him. Who knows? You might get closer from now on.
Freluctantly took the jacket, trying to ignore the tingling in my fingertips as I touched the fabric that had once hugged Derek’s form. Despite my best ellotts, I couldn’t help but notice how luxurious it felt, how his subtle stent clung to every Eber. My wull nearly pured with satisfaction as I held it, recogisizing our mate’s steet Against my will, I remembered how it had felt draped over my shoulders that night, carrying his warmth and protection.
cuous wolf “Thanks,” I mumbled, carefully folding the jacket and placing it in my bag, away from my tucked away, Fremained acutely aware of its presence, like a small, secret connection to him,
who was still trying to get closer to it. But even
As I zipped my bag closed. I caught lack and Any exchanging meaningful glances. I knew Amy was already imagining a grand romance blossoming between Derek and me, while Jack seemed more cautious, concerned for my wellbeing.
The truth was, I didn’t know what would happen. Tomorrow I would walk into Stone Group as Derek assistant secretary, a position I had never asked for and didn’t understand why I had been given. I was terified–what if this was just another elaborate way for him to humiliate me? To keep me close enough to control, but far enough to remind the of my place?
Yet beneath that fear flickered something else. A small, stubborn hope. Maybe, just maybe, this job meant more. Perhaps beneath the cold Alpha exterior, some part of Deick felt the pull between us as strongly as I did.
Perhaps sensing my worry, Amy winked at me with her big eyes, reassuring me. “Come on, Erin, this could be the beginning of a new beginning
