Kayla’s POV.
Standing before the mirror, I couldn't help but smile at my reflection. The white gown I wore beautified my body and curves, and I turned to each side, appreciating the way it revealed my figure."If you weren't my best friend, I would have taken you right into my bed and had sex with you!" Willson, who had entered the room, blurted out, his words causing me to burst into laughter."Come on, Willson, don't be silly!" I urged, attempting to stifle my laughter.In truth, I was well aware of Willson's deeper feelings for me, extending beyond mere friendship.However, I chose to ignore it, avoiding complications that might come up from acknowledging those emotions."I am not being silly, Kayla, and you know it! You look like a damn model, and I just don't understand why he didn't appreciate you back then! I bet his head would be on fire if he was to see you tonight!"Willson added, causing me to pause for a moment.He was referring to my past, and it was clear he knew more than I sometimes gave him credit for."I'll call you once the inauguration is over, Willson. Bye!" I declared with a determined voice, grabbing my purse from the nearby bed.The persistent mention of my past and the one man who had hurt me deeply was something I wished to avoid."Kayla I…" He started to say something, but with a firm voice, I cut him off."That's enough, Willson! I'll be leaving now." I walked out of the house, letting the door slam shut behind me, without looking back or giving him a chance to continue.I knew my abrupt withdrawal would likely leave him frustrated, but I didn't care. My past was a chapter I preferred to keep closed, not discussed openly.Soon, I reached the waiting car that had come to pick me up from Willson's house.Without hesitation, I climbed in, shut the door, and in no time, we were on our way to the Pack's best hotel for the inauguration.The moment the car pulled up to the venue, I stepped out, and the flashing cameras immediately turned their attention to me, capturing shots at every possible angle.Despite the nerves making my palms damp, I focused on maintaining composure, acting as if nothing important was happening.Entering the venue, filled with members of the pack, my eyes sparkled with a bright smile, excitement coursing through me at the vibrant atmosphere."Kayla?" I suddenly heard my name, and following the sound of the voice, I turned to the right to see Aunty Sarah approaching, a smile lighting up her face."Aunty!?" I exclaimed, rushing towards her and letting her pull me into a warm embrace."I've missed you, Kayla! How have you been? I can't believe you are here today!" Aunty Sarah pulled away from the embrace, her eyes filled with genuine joy as she looked at me."I missed you too, aunty!" I responded, holding my purse lightly, starting to feel more at ease in her presence.She turned me around, assessing my curves and the dress I wore. I could tell her happiness was genuine, not a playacting."I'm so glad you're here," she beamed, her confidence contagious.Aunty Sarah, the one person who had seen the potential in me even when others criticized me, continued to praise my achievements, particularly my role as the personal assistant to the Alpha of the pack in the largest company."I'm proud you made it to this point, Kayla! You actually became the woman of your dreams! Imagine becoming the personal assistant to the Alpha of the pack in the biggest company? You are one…" Aunty Sarah's words of admiration were abruptly cut off by a venomous interruption."One bitch who couldn't keep her legs closed for a second!" The harsh voice belonged to none other than my stepmother, Mrs. Becky.Turning around swiftly, I faced her with a polite greeting."Good evening, Mrs. Becky." I bowed my head, attempting to show respect, though her presence brought an air of tension."Please hold it to yourself, Slut! We both know why you are here, to take my daughter's husband, to seduce him. But trust me, it wouldn't happen. Not when she has a child for him!"Mrs. Becky's words dripped with disdain, revealing her hatred towards me and her baseless accusations.I took a deep breath, choosing not to engage in an argument at such an important event.Mrs. Becky's words cut through me, piercing a deep, painful hole in my heart.The daughter she spoke of, the one she accused me of trying to seduce her husband, was the actual source of the wrangle of my pain."What? I bet you are just so ashamed of yourself that you can't even say a word! Pack's Slut!" Mrs. Becky continued her rant, and at this point, I could no longer bear it.Unable to restrain my emotions, I retaliated, my fists clenching against my dress."I am not ashamed, Becky... I am just in pain knowing you keep fooling yourself!" I shot back, ignoring Aunty Sarah's cautionary words."Kayla, watch it!" Aunty Sarah warned, but I refused to heed her advice."How dare you try to…" Mrs. Becky began, but a smirk played on my lips as I felt a wave of disgust surge through me."You have no right to speak to me the way you just did, Becky! You should be ashamed of yourself, fighting for a slut isn't worth it.""And before I forget, my dad picked you up from a strip club, so the earlier you remember that, the better for you!" I declared, my anger evident as her face contorted in disbelief."Who is the slut now, Becky?" I scoffed, rolling my eyes as I walked past her, our shoulders violently colliding.The quarrel had taken a toll on my emotions.Making my way towards the bathroom, I took a deep breath, my heart racing from the courage it took to stand up to Mrs. Becky.As I moved toward the bathroom, and just as I was about to take a left turn, I collided with someone."Are you okay?" His soft and soothing voice pierced into my ears, his gentle grip on my hand instanly intensifying the beating of my heart.I looked up to catch a glimpse of him, and to my greatest surprise, it was the man whose presence seemed to invoke a mixture of emotions within me.The one I was certain was familiar but I just couldn't tell how or why.Kayla’s POV.The moment his hand held mine, a thrilling shiver coursed through my veins. He was the same man I had met with the familiar little girl back at the airport.Our eyes locked instantly, and I could hear the thumping of my heart as I swallowed nervously, refusing to break eye contact for even a second. His gaze felt soothing, and I found myself drawn and enchanted by it.Despite the familiarity, I couldn't pinpoint where I had seen him before, no matter how hard I tried to recall."Are you okay?" His voice brought me back from my trance, and suddenly, I remembered my reason for excusing myself from my stepmother."I… I am fine... thank you!" I stammered, pulling myself out of his grip and averting my eyes."But you don't look okay… did anyone hurt you?" His concern threw me into a confusing situation. He didn't know me from Adam, so his care for my well-being puzzled me."I said I'm fine!" I cleared my throat, attempting to sound rude, hoping he would back off. However, he
Reynold's POV."It's that special moment when we extend a warm welcome to the newest addition to our pack, Kayla Hamilton!" Gamma Sam joyfully declared, setting off a symphony of applause from everyone gathered.The atmosphere was charged with happiness and anticipation, as the purpose of this gathering and event revolved around the introduction of my new assistant. Personally, I found myself in the dark about her identity, eagerly awaiting the disclosure of who my assistant would be. My eyes anxiously surveyed the crowd, searching for any signs of someone making their way through the crowd to ascend the stage. To my surprise, however, there was no such struggle.A sudden, graceful movement to my right seized my attention, and as I turned, a wave of excitement washed over me. There she was; Kayla Hamilton. Unbeknownst to me all along, the woman with whom I had shared a brief and somewhat awkward encounter at the airport was now ascending the stage as my personal assistant.The re
Reynold’s POV."What can't be possible?" I inquired, raising my eyebrows. Ava, typically stern, had never displayed such strong emotions toward anyone, except her own child, Adora: a matter I had consistently cautioned her about."She cannot be your assistant." Ava spoke with a tone of conviction, as she slowly turned her head toward me and then back to the path where Kayla had just passed.Her initial fear and anxiety seemed to transform into a mix of hate, envy, and jealousy, all surfacing simultaneously. "I don't want her to be your assistant. Fire her!"Confused by her vehement reaction, I questioned her motives. The girl in question was a recent hire, and as far as I knew, she showed promise. So, why did Ava harbour such strong objections?"Do you have any problems with her?" I inquired, looking perplexed at Ava."Of course! I have problems with her, even if you can't see it. Anyone but her. I don't want her working with you. It's dangerous," Ava asserted, her words leaving
Reynold's POV. "I don't get it, Ava... What do you mean by what you just said? What do you mean by "she isn't your child?" I asked, looking perplexed as I walked closer to where Ava was standing.She took a step backwards, her eyes quivering as she tried to hide the fact that she had said something more confusing and attractive at the same time.I didn't want to assume, so I tried my best to make sure I got a response from her or, at least, an explanation about what she meant by what she had just let out."I asked you a question, Ava... What did you mean?" I requested again, taking deliberate steps closer to her."I… I didn't say anything, Alpha Reynolds, I just..." she stuttered, but something In her or that she exhibited hinted at the fact that she was lying to me.Just then, she tried opening the door to leave, but without hesitation, I instantly placed my hand on the door and had it shut, the thudding sound resounding through the room.It had also instantly made Ava quiver, and I
Reynold's POV."I said get out!" I growled furiously, my eyes instantly turning and glowing red, my fangs growing lengthier, and my claws spiralling out of each finger.I couldn't help but notice the sudden fear that etched across her face. At first, she was all bold and courageous, and she hadn't seen me this way before, so it was obviously difficult for her to cope with it.She trembled on her feet, and before I could utter any more words to her, she had already walked past me and reached for the door, just like I had wanted her to.A loud thud from the door followed the second she left the room. It was best if she stayed away from me and kept her body and her thoughts away from me too."That's much better!" I twirled my head as my fangs went back to their normal length, and my claws disappeared as I reverted totally to my human form.I didn't want to scare her this way, but she had pushed me; she had pressed my buttons so hard that I couldn't help but teach her a slight lesson.I w
Kayla's POV."Give me what I ask of Kayla, and trust me, I'll make the best out of her. He doesn't want it either, remember?" Her words from five years ago came crawling and making their way back into my mind, and I just couldn't help but feel a pang of regret wash over me.'I shouldn't have listened to her; I shouldn't have obeyed her, but it was for the best, right? I am going to get the best too, right?' I pondered inwardly, my eyes fixed out of the window as Willson drove the car to the company.I was supposed to be at work about ten minutes later, but then I had to leave earlier than usual just to get there on time without any difficulties.The scene and image of Alpha Reynolds staring at me from the stage last night came creeping back into my head, and I couldn't help but shake my head vigorously just to stop and dispel the thoughts lingering in my mind."We are here, Kayla!" Willson's voice instantly pierced through my thoughts. and just then, I snapped my gaze back to him."Wh
Kayla's POV.Standing in front of his door, a sense of certainty overwhelmed me: meeting him was going to be a difficult thing to do.Upon entering his office and encountering the piercing intensity of his stare, nervousness consumed me entirely. I couldn't suppress the anxious gulp that escaped, adding to the tension that hung thick in the air. Each moment in his presence felt like going through an intricate hold of unease, making the situation more difficult than I had anticipated."What have you gotten yourself into, Kayla? Come on, get a hold of yourself! Don't act irrational!" I scolded myself internally, nervously biting my lower lip. The thought of swiftly turning around and fleeing from his office crossed my mind.My palms felt instantly sticky, and beads of sweat continued to form on my face as I anxiously gazed at him, the tension in the air noticeable."I remember telling you to come in… I never asked you to keep holding my door open." His sudden words echoed with a res
Kayla's POV. I quickly dropped my head, doing everything to avoid his stare, steering clear of locking eyes with him and In that very moment, I sensed it dominating me.His fingers snaked toward my chin, seizing it without consent, forcing and lifting my face upward to meet with his. His intense gaze bore into mine, triggering a nervous gulp to escape me involuntarily."Look into my eyes while I speak to you, Kayla…" he ordered with a deep voice, his fingers beneath my jaw instantly making me feel totally uneasy. Cold shivers instantly ran through my veins as I beheld his gaze on me and just then, I found myself still admiring how cute he was all over again. 'What the fuck is wrong with you, Kayla? Get a fucking hold of yourself! Control yourself and remember why you are here!' I said Inwardly and without a second thought, I found myself having boldness and courage. Before he could utter another word, I instantly pulled my chin off from his grip and taking two steps away, I adjust