The girl became pale and began to shher visibly.
“Nicholas certainly does not take any that from his employees.” Kaya said, enjoying how Nic was handling the situation with the disrespectful employer.
“There are those who argue that his methods are brutal,” I retected. “I am curious about his level of cruelty.”
To be honest, I find it very appealing.” Kaya sighed. At least we know
will defend
“N–n
sir.” The girl looked down at her hands and started crying. 1 cannot afford to lose this job!”
will see about that!” Nic glared and shifted his focus to me.
His eyes softened as he met my gaze, and his posture used. My stomach was filled with butterflies as he gently reached out, took my hand in his, and kissed me on top of it
“Miss Sibernwood, welcome to the Golden Gate Hotel” he said, his eyes once more glowing. “As usual, you look amazing”
“Did you see that?” Kaya mused from the back of my mind. “In one instant, he is furious and wants to tear people apart; in the next, ha appram composed and endearing, as though butter would not melt in his mouth,”
“He makes me think of you,” I said with a laugh, turning back to Nic.
“Well, thank you,” I replied. “You do as well
“Shall we?” Nic enquired while extending his arm to me, I moved forward, and he clasped my arm around his,
As we made our way toward the hallway, I could feel the girl’s rate and bust look burning into my back. I attempted to get rid of the uneasy feeling that it gave m
“What is wrong?” Nic asked, picking up on my mood as we were out of carbut.
and in the
“It is nothing 1 lind. Nobody has aver died from a little rivalry. I will not allow this human girl to get under my skin or stand in the way of my happiness.
i just curious as to why one of your upmarket hotels employs a human girl,” I said.
While humans worked for our companies too, the majority of them were mated with wolves.
It was not as if we were discriminating against humans; rather, we were a
we were taking precautions to keep them safe. It is impossible to predict when a pack member will lose control over his
“Ah, that,” he answered, his lips curving into a playful smile, 1 employ a wide range of individuals. Cindy is just one of the many people that I employ. I favor werewolves, although famam are equally effective.”
difficult to
it to manage.
“Except they have a mind of their own,” I replied. “And are far more di
Humana usually went to the labor department when things got tough, and they got fired–not that it mattered. Usually, we can use money to get around it.
“True” he agreed. “They certainly challenge authority. For that reason, Beta Ronan handles all labor relations matters and deals with those kinds of concerns. In contrast, I am mate involved in managing Que businesles and the pack.”
“Oh, so Beta Roman is the one with the ruthless reputation after all?” I remarked.
“Reputation?” He asked, raising hisjeyebrows. As far as I am concerned. Beta Hunan is a lamb in comparison to me. I only act ruthlessly and cruelly when necessary.
“Like you did right now?” I iwased, searching his gaze.
Nic rolled his eyes
She is very lucky ale isn’t a wolf,” har died, his eyes shifting black. “She insulted my mate nd future Luna, more than just bringing the hotel name into q question”
“My mate,” I sighed inwardly, as rachement surged through me. Does that imply his acceptance of me?
My rym trapped up to look at Nicolas when bu aluptly stopped.
Michdan laughed with pleasure.
Looks like sumcone u
g to lift my chin and holding my gate. “Hopefully it is just about me and me alone! I don’t share. .”
someone in lost in thought,” he remarked, gesturing with his finger to lif
lip
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Nic lowered his eyes, and as he stopped his lips just inches from mine, I pasped. His misty breath was wahting soms my face, and I could smell and almost taste it.
I closed my eyes, cocked my head, and perpared for a kiss. I yearned to taste hint once more
However, his lips did not touch mine.
When my eyes opened, Nic s face was jint inches away from mine. His gaze
on my lips.
“We can’t,” he whispered seriously, shattering my heart. “Not like this. Not here”
felt embarrassed as I drew away, tears blaring behind my eyes and ready to spill over.
grosity lifted my chin to look at him. His the
at him. His blue eyes were tender and warm.
never laimed could not be done inside.
