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Alpha Kilian felt his wolfish instincts stir within him, a low growl rumbling in his chest as he contemplated the words. His alpha power pulsed through him, demanding dominance and control. His gaze narrowed, his eyes blazing with the intensity of his wolf’s spirit.
Having received the answer, Fabian, a loyal pack member, quickly rushed forward. His voice dipped into a deep, commanding tone. “Alpha Morris , you’re in the wrong now. With her beauty, charisma, and demeanor, how is she not up to your standards?”
Alpha Kilian remained silent, his wolfish nature conflicting with his human consciousness. The words hung in the air, a challenge to his primal instincts.
“Yeah, you’re very exceptional and powerful too, but Ms. Jackson doesn’t pale in comparison at all! She’s like a goddess. Alpha Morris , aren’t you letting a treasure like her go to waste?”
Alpha Kilian’s eyes took on a predatory glint as he assessed Fabian’s loyalty and devotion. The pack member, sensing the tension rising, quickly changed his words, his voice now laced with subservience and respect. “In my opinion, you and Ms. Jackson are a match made in heaven.”
The alpha’s jaw tightened, his gaze piercing through Fabian’s facade. He remained silent, the tension between his wolf and human selves reaching a breaking point.
“Really?” Alpha Kilian finally spoke, his tone dripping with arrogance and calculated indifference. He raised an eyebrow, purposefully feigning nonchalance.
“Of course!” Fabian nodded consecutively, his voice filled with reverence. “If both of you are together, your child would be… even more exceptional than anyone else! I can’t even imagine it!”
Alpha Kilian’s mind drifted to the memories of the twins he had lost, regret filling his heart. The weight of his actions pressed upon him, haunting him in the depths of his wolf’s soul.
“If he had not gone overboard back then, perhaps, the two kids would have grown up,” his thoughts whispered.
Returning to the present, Alpha Kilian’s demeanor softened. The anger that had consumed him moments before dissipated, replaced by a flicker of vulnerability. He started to engage in conversation with Fabian, his defenses momentarily lowered.
“How should I coax her?” he asked, his voice tinged with uncertainty.
“You don’t know how to?” Fabian gasped in surprise, his voice filled with disbelief. However, when he glimpsed the look in Alpha Kilian’s eyes, a revelation struck him. He nodded, understanding dawning upon him. “Yeah, it’s mostly girls coaxing you. They won’t dare to lose their temper at you!”
The alpha’s chest swelled with a mix of pride and frustration. He let out a low, rumbling growl, a sign of the superiority his wolf nature held over the weakling humans he surrounded himself with.
“That’s why I say that Nelly’s ungrateful,” Fabian muttered under his breath.
Feeling the sudden shift in atmosphere, Fabian leaned forward, his eyes gleaming with cunning and mischief. He beckoned Alpha Kilian to come closer, a sly smile dancing on his lips. “Alpha Morris , it’s like this. If a woman dares to be angry with you, it means that she’s not after your money. Someone like her is even more authentic. Well, I think that Ms. Jackson is pretty authentic. She’s not fussy or fake.”
Alpha Kilian, fueled by the alpha power surging through his veins, maintained his composed facade. He felt a mix of frustration and curiosity bubbling within him.
“So? What should I do?” he questioned, his voice dripping with authority.
After pondering for a moment, Fabian’s eyes sparkled with mischief. “While it might seem challenging, it’s not all that difficult. You just have to be earnest. For a woman like her, you need to move her with your sincerity.”
“Sincerity?” Alpha Kilian echoed, his voice laced with a mix of skepticism and intrigue.
“If someone doesn’t like money or power, it means that she likes you as a person! As long as you show your sincerity, it’ll all work out perfectly!” Fabian assured, his voice exuding confidence.
Alpha Kilian’s eyes narrowed as he contemplated Fabian’s advice. He realized that he knew very little about Nelly, the woman who had captivated his attention and sparked a fire within him.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.
Noticing Alpha Kilian’s confusion, Fabian raised an eyebrow, an expression of incredulity mixed with exasperation on his face. “Alpha Morris , there’s no way you don’t know that, right?” he demanded, his voice laced with a mix of annoyance and disbelief.
Alpha Kilian’s gaze shifted, his eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and longing. “Yeah, so what if I don’t?” he muttered to himself, his voice filled with regret.
Sensing that he had crossed a boundary, Fabian quickly composed himself, a sheepish smile playing on his lips. He took a step back, realizing that he had pushed too far. “I was too excited. Too excited!”
Alpha Kilian, his alpha power simmering just beneath the surface, contemplated Fabian’s words. He glanced at his loyal pack member and spoke with an air of authority. “I think that you’re finding this job too easy and would like to transfer to another department.”
“No, Alpha Morris! I’ll go and work right now!” Fabian quickly responded, his voice filled with eagerness and obedience. Before Alpha Kilian could say anything else, Fabian spun around and left the room.
As he opened the door, Fabian’s path collided with Lara, another member of the pack, who was entering the room. The tension in the air intensified as their eyes locked.
“Ms. Gareth!” greeted Fabian, his voice filled with respect and deference.
“Is Alpha Kilian inside?” questioned Lara, her voice echoing with authority.
Fabian stole a glance at Alpha Kilian, assessing the alpha’s mood before confirming. “Yeah…”
Lara walked in without hesitation, her presence commanding and powerful. The dynamics between the pack members shifted, their loyalty to the alpha and their individual motivations intertwining.
Watching Fabian interact with Lara, Alpha Kilian secretly lamented. The complexities of love and the power dynamics within his pack weighed heavily on his mind.
With that thought, Fabian closed the door behind him and left, his head shaking in exasperation.
The moment Lara saw Alpha Kilian in the office, her heart raced, her wolf self urging her to assert dominance. But something held her back, a sense of caution and hesitation. Everything she had been dying to say suddenly seemed overly deliberate.
Breaking the silence, Alpha Kilian spoke first, his voice steeped in authority and dominance. “Why did you come back?”
Lara approached him and took a seat opposite him, her posture upright and confident. “I’m worried about the company, so I came back to take a look.”
“Have fun. Don’t think so much,” Alpha Kilian replied, his words dripping with arrogance and disregard.
Staring at him intently, Lara struggled to find the right words. She could not bring herself to ask about Nelly directly, instead opting for a different approach. “Oh, right. Alpha Kilian, do you know about Dave from Prime Investment Corporation being arrested?”
Alpha Kilian continued to review the documents in front of him, his face blank and unreadable. He nodded, his expression remaining stoic. “Yeah, I do.”
“What do you think happened? Why did he get arrested all of a sudden?” Lara prodded cautiously, her eyes searching for any sign of emotion in Alpha Kilian’s steel-like facade.
“What goes around comes around eventually,” Alpha Kilian replied, finally looking up to meet Lara’s gaze. “Perhaps, it’s time.”
The words hung in the air, their implications causing a shiver to run down Lara’s spine. There was more to Alpha Kilian’s response than met the eye, and she was determined to uncover the truth.
Lara fell silent for a few seconds, contemplating her next move. She realized that she was treading dangerous territory, but her determination pushed her forward. Smiling slightly, she replied, “Yeah. It’s a matter of time before someone like Dave gets arrested.”
Alpha Kilian raised his eyebrows lazily, his eyes glinting with a mixture of amusement and intrigue. He seemed captivated by Lara’s audacity, her willingness to question him and challenge his authority.
A gloomy feeling settled within Lara as she continued to stare at Alpha Kilian, her heart pounding in her chest. The time had come for her to confront the truth, the burning question too important to ignore any longer.
“Alpha Kilian, are you going to… remarry Ms. Jackson?” the words slipped past Lara’s lips, her voice slightly trembling with anticipation.
Remarry?
Alpha Kilian felt the weight of those two words bear down on him, his mind racing as he considered the possibility. Remarrying Nelly was not something he had ever considered, but the question stirred something within him.
His silence spoke volumes, uncertainty and conflict swirling in his eyes.
“What about you?” Lara pressed on, unable to contain her urgency any longer. “After losing your children, don’t you hate her too?”
Alpha Kilian’s wolf nature roared within him, the pain and sorrow of his lost children a wound that would never fully heal. He fell silent, his eyes glimmering with a mix of regret and longing.