oe

sat up, immediately feeling overwhelmed by the long list of tasks I had to complete before leaving for work. With a sig

ced ease as she prepared food and poured steaming coffee into mugs. E

so early," I said with a yawn,

ery morning from now on. It works out well for me. I'

that allowed for flexible hours, but she also had kids waiting for he

I wouldn't want to inconvenience

a blessing. He's such a great boss and the p

s I got dressed according to my new company's strict dress code—all black or white attire with minimal jewelry and no high heels—my ner

e. I didn't want to stand out too much, but I also didn't want to blend in too much either. As I pulled my

picking me up. With a curious mind, I made my way to the kitchen for some break

I remarked, taking

o these early mornings,"

was to have someone like Joelene taking care of me. She even offered to clean

e, after working long hours, you won't have any ene

nked outside. "I hope that doesn't wake up Cane. He is so grumpy in

re to kick his ass," I joked back, grateful for t

out the door to start my day. I walk around to the passenger side door

window, casting a warm glow on Mr. Ard

d settled in next to him, placing my purse between us for some

ver, who would be responsible for picking me up whenever needed.

talk on the way to the office," Mr. Arden

on. "I see," I said, hoping to conv

rns, and I wanted to address them before we r

much about my personal life with my new boss. "Mr. Arden, ple

ilding is secure and we have security measures in place. Your ex won't be able to bother y

. But deep down, I couldn't help but wonder if Cane had also told him about

. I truly appreciate it. All I want is to co

in my seat, feeling small and exposed. "It's not that I have a problem with wolve

taint your view of all wolves. My father is a great man, and our pack would welcome

n we change the subject? It's hard for me to talk about," I said, looking str

mories - my abusive ex and the tragic loss of my parents. But with Mr. Arden's reassurance