. A monster. Maybe I was. But she had called for my help. I was in my study, going through her files after Damon had whispered in my ears earlier in the doc

e blood from my face, my lips-blood that wasn't mine-and strode out of the office. Her co-workers scattered, parting like a wave, each one scrambling out of the way as if I were holding a loaded gun. I scoffed. Did I look that scary? Well... let them be afraid. That way they would know never to mess with me and whatever belongs to me. Without another word, I strode out of the building, slide into the car Damon had brought. Back to my human wife to be, I think I need to teach her some morals on how to appreciate someone who just saved her. "Where is she?" I asked, my voice sharper than intended, the adrenaline from dealing with that asshole still rushing through me. "I will find out, Alpha," Damon replied, and placed his phone over his ear. I yanked off my tie, jaw tightening as I remembered the look on her face earlier. She was so scared. Never seen anyone that scared of me before. She looks like she could drop dead if she spends any more seconds with me. In the doctor's office earlier, I thought she was the bravest woman I have ever seen. The first human that stood against me and I literally lost my voice. She had spoken without holding back. She had looked into my eyes and challenged me, and I had thought it was..... kinda cute. But it turns out, she was just like everyone else or even worse. "Alpha," Damon's voice pulled me out of my thoughts. "The fucking spy didn't even know when she left the company," he said, his voice laced with a hint of irritation and desperation. "Should I order a search for her?" I hesitated. Maybe leaving her alone for now was for the best. Let her take everything in and get used to me. Let her get used to the monster she would spend the next one year with. "No... leave her. We can start searching for her tomorrow when the contract is ready." "Alright.... Alpha." The car started and drove away from the company's parking lot. I relaxed back on the seat. I breathe in and out, trying to steady the storm inside me. I closed my eyes, willing to feel a moment of peace but I couldn't. All I