Chapter 239
Tom continued, his voice urgent: “All the Alphas in the Silverpine Pack are opposing Charlie Windsor. He paused before adding, “Alpha Alexander called me again… he wants to speak with you.”
I smoothed a strand of hair behind my ear, taking a few steps back to create distance between myself and Derek. The moment was broken, the intimate atmosphere shattered.
Tom’s phone rang, and he handed it to Derek. Derek looked at me, his expression unreadable once more. “We’ll talk later… go back to work.”
I nodded and turned to leave. As I reached for the door handle, I heard Derek speak into the phone, his voice angry: “Why the rush for a meeting? Are all your subordinates so afraid of me that they notify you out of fear?”
1 paused, my hand on the doorknob, as Derek continued: “Do whatever you want. But if you dare touch her even once, you’ll see what happens. Don’t forget your father still has some power.”
I frowned, wondering who “her” was. The conversation was shocking in its intensity. I noticed Tom watching me and quickly closed the door behind me.
Back in my office, I touched my lips and smiled, remembering the kiss we had shared. He was probably going to say he loves me too. But Beta Tom interrupted him. That’s why he was angry. He must have been surprised by my sudden confession.
A few minutes later, my phone rang. It was Derek. “We’re holding the meeting tonight,” he informed me.
“Can’t it wait until tomorrow?” I asked.
Cancel tomorrow’s meeting and change it to tonight,” Derek instructed. “Notify the others as I told you.”
I stared at the phone after he hung up. “He’s busy,” I murmured, and began working on the task he had given me.
Around lunchtime, I left my office, feeling exhausted from the morning’s emotional roller coaster. As I walked through the hallway, Thomas approached me.
“Happy birthday, Erin,” he said with a warm smile. “Your mother told me.”
“Thank you,” I replied, genuinely touched by the gesture.
“Everyone’s talking about Mya joining the company,” Thomas mentioned casually.
My smile faltered slightly as I remembered that Mya was also moving into Darkwood Estate. I consoled myself with the knowledge that Derek didn’t live there–he had his own apartment in the city.
I decided to check on Derek, but when I reached his office, I found it empty. Rather than disturb him, I decided to trust that he would handle the situation with Mya appropriately. He had, after all, reassured me that nothing would change between them.
After seven o’clock, I went to the conference room to ensure everything was ready for the meeting. The managing wolves of the Darkwood Pack began arriving one by one.
When Derek entered, he told me I didn’t need to stay, explaining that the meeting was about pack matters, not company business. I returned to my office to wait, calling the restaurant to arrange decorations for a dinner with Derek later. Despite the morning’s chaos, I still wanted to celebrate my birthday with him.
At ten past eight, I left my office and walked to the conference room door, curious about how long the meeting would last. Suddenly, the door opened, and a man in an expensive black suit stepped out.
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My first impression was that he looked like Alex, but as I studied him more carefully, I noted his cold, arrogant demeanor that radiated power and authority.
As I was about to speak, Enforcer Mark emerged behind the man. “Alpha Alexander, let me escort you out, Mark said.
My eyes widened in shock, and I took a step backward. “Alpha Alexander!” I gasped, finally face to face with the mysterious leader of the Silverpine Pack.
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