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 realisation hit me, and a surge of emotions followed.I couldn't quite explain why, but the sight of her ignited a deep desire to have her close, to claim her as mine.A smile automatically spread across my face, as having her had always been a secret wish of mine after seeing her at the airport.Yet, in an unexpected twist, she came to a sudden stop in her tracks, leaving me hanging on the edge of anticipation.Caught in a brief moment of astonishment and stillness, Kayla appeared taken aback, and the realisation dawned on me.She hadn't expected that I was the Alpha, the CEO of the company she was about to join.In an attempt to ease her discomfort, I extended my hand toward her, giving a sign for her to join me on the stage, to stand by my side.However, she blatantly ignored my gesture. Undeterred, Kayla forced a smile as she composed herself and walked past my outstretched hand.At that moment, I couldn't help but feel I had gone too far.I retracted my hand quickly, and a wave of frustration swept over me, manifesting in a furious expression.I was angry at myself for extending a gesture of help that she outright ignored.Her refusal, especially in front of everyone, felt like a direct insult to the Alpha himself, which was me.If she had uneasiness about accepting assistance, she should have conveyed them to me instead of making me appear foolish before everyone.The badge was handed to me promptly, and without hesitation, I turned toward Kayla.A frown etched across my face as I locked eyes with her, the intensity of my gaze reflecting the brewing tension between us.Observing her face, I couldn't escape the noticeable emotions of pain, regret, and guilt that seemed to cloud Kayla's expression.Although the reasons for her pain eluded me, I found myself unwilling to delve into the difficulties of her feelings.At this moment, my decision was to reciprocate the coldness she had shown me.However, a sense of duty prevailed; I needed to officially appoint her as my Assistant to complete the inauguration."I, Alpha Reynolds, bestow this badge upon you, Kayla Hamilton! From this moment onward until your tenure concludes, you shall serve as the Alpha's personal assistant,"I declared, handing the badge to her. The usual act of attaching it to her shirt, however, was met with resistance.Her earlier rejection of my attempts to make her comfortable lingered, making the task more challenging.Turning back to the crowd, I wore an emotionless expression as they collectively bowed, a display of the respect expected in such moments.With the inauguration concluded, the atmosphere transformed into a lively party.Having fulfilled my responsibilities, I readied myself to leave the venue without uttering any additional words.Coming down from the stage where Kayla stood, I instinctively scooped up Adora, my adorable little cup of cutie, into my arms.Adora, ever the sensitive one, couldn't resist probing into the tension that lingered."Dad, are you mad at her?" she inquired, her smartness on full display."Adora, not one more word!" I sternly commanded, attempting to stifle any further discussion on the matter.However, her stubbornness prevailed."Will you make her your second Luna and my mother too?" she persisted, causing me to halt in my tracks and turn to face her."Mind your words, Adora. Don't let rumours spread about Daddy, is that clear?" I cautioned, to which she nodded.She then enveloped me in a warm embrace, her tender arms encircling my neck.Exiting the venue and reaching my parked car, Ava's radiant smile greeted me.Adora, overcome with joy, rushed towards her."Mommy!" she exclaimed with a beaming face.However, Adora's eagerness was met with an unexpected sternness and harshness from Ava."Don't you dare call me that outside! Now, get into the car!" Ava warned sharply, leaving me puzzled by her sudden change in behaviour.Approaching Ava, I was about to speak when she instantly embraced me tightly and planted a peck on my cheek.The complexity of the situation only deepened, leaving me with a multitude of questions about the situation at play.Silently, I entered the car, and Ava settled in beside me, clasping my hand tightly in hers.Glancing at Adora, who appeared visibly disheartened, a pang of remorse tugged at me."Why do you always act so mad at her? Is there something she did to you that you're not telling me about?" I questioned, delving into the heart of the matter.The anxiety etched across Ava's face was unmistakable."What? Did she tell you that? Come on, Alpha Reynold, you know Adora, and how stubborn she can be.""I was just trying to correct her!" Ava forced a laugh, her hand brushing against my hair in a feeble attempt to lighten the mood."You act like you're not her mother, Ava! That's not right and you know it!" I asserted, openly sharing my emotions.Immediately, Ava's expression shifted to one of fear, her eyes trembling.Before I could inquire about her sudden fear, she skillfully redirected the conversation."Enough about Adora, Alpha Reynold! Who is your new assistant sent from the states?" she asked, attempting to shift my focus.Releasing a deep breath, I stared ahead at the car's windshield.Initially hesitant to respond, my attention was abruptly drawn to Kayla, who came out from the hotel building.The sight left me momentarily speechless before finally speaking up."There she is, Kayla Hamilton!" I announced, prompting Ava to turn her gaze towards Kayla.As soon as she laid eyes on Kayla, an observable mix of anxiety and shock swept across Ava's face."What? That can never be possible!" she muttered in disbelief and fear, her reaction revealing a layer of emotion that I couldn't quite understand.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
Kayla's POV.Just as I was about to leave the office and head for mine after taking the documents from Alpha Reynolds, I was instantly and unfortunately welcomed by the sight of her."Ava!" I instantly froze in my tracks the second I saw her walk into the office where I was, and even worse, I was with Alpha Reynolds, her husband.My fear intensified, and a fearful gulp escaped me as I bowed my head to the ground, desperately avoiding any eye contact with her. It would definitely be the end of me if she knew I was the one, but at this point, there was no way I could leave the office without her knowing that it was me.Besides, I was standing before her, and Alpha Reynolds was standing behind me. 'What should I do? How do I react? Should I act as though I've lost my memory? What do I fucking do?!'A barrage of questions slammed into my mind, each one fueling my fear and confusion. My eyes trembled with the weight of uncertainty as I grappled with the unexpected meeting. I simply was
Reynold's pov. "Can't you watch where you're going?" I saw the rising tension between them. Kayla tried to leave my office, but Ava bumped into her, causing the documents in Kayla's hands to fall on the ground. As if that wasn't enough, Ava stepped on it with a wicked smirk on her lips. I first thought it was about the hatred Ava felt towards Kayla, but the way they shared glances made me realise it was something more. It was like they bore some kind of grudge against each other before now. "I'm sorry." Kayla quickly apologised, and bent down to pick up the documents. Cold bead of sweat had formed on her head, and it was obvious that she shook at the sight of Ava, which instantly made me cancel out the possibility that they knew each other. There was silence as she stood. However, after bowing, she rushed out of my office like she was chased out. I couldn't read the meaning of what Kayla did. Her awkward act must be because she was nervous. However, Ava was more violent, wick