hapter Two
Ryley
My boss was standing by the front desk as soon as I stepped out of the elevator, holding my much–needed latte. I wasn’t in the mood to deal with him today. I just wanted to get to my office and finish my workload. He was chatting with the receptionist, Evelyn. My strides became more purposeful as I made my way to my office, trying to go unnoticed.
“Good morning, Miss Halliwell,” Evelyn’s overly cheery voice rang out when I was almost in the safety of my office. I cringed before forcing a smile. I turned around to see my boss, Mr. Miller, and Evelyn, both watching me.
“Good morning,” I told them, trying to sound chipper, even though I was anything but. I turned on my heels and headed into my office, closing the door behind me.
The relief I felt after closing my door and I was alone was short–lived when Mr. Miller, opened the door and entered my office. I silently groaned as I placed my latte on my desk before placing my purse and bag on the floor beside my chair.
“Mr. Miller, what can I do for you?” I asked him, as I removed my coat, placing it over the back of my chair.
Mr. Isaac Miller was a few years older than me. He took over for his father a few years ago when he decided to retire and spend his golden years traveling with his wife. He wasn’t a werewolf but his sister was mated to one, which is
uncommon. It helped him build his accounting firm. He was
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trusted in the werewolf community because his sister was associated with the firm. And she was mated to a wolf. He also has some great forensic accountants working for him.
“Ryley, I need a favor,” He said, sitting in a chair in front of my desk. My body froze as I looked at him. Whenever I hear those words, my mind automatically goes to a date. If I had a dollar for the number of times I’ve been asked to make another jealous, I wouldn’t need to work anymore.
“What kind of favor?” I asked him, suspiciously, and he let out a sigh. It’s too early for this and haven’t even enjoyed my coffee, I thought as I took my seat.
“Do you remember the Orion Enterprise case, I had asked you to investigate?” I remember that case drove me crazy for twenty–four full hours until I finally figured it out. The person who was stealing was good at hiding their tracks but I was better.
“Yes, I remember. Did something happen?” I asked him.
“I need you to travel to the Orion pack.” He said. Unfortunately for me, his brother–in–law scented me when I met him and his mate at a work function.
“No,” I told him firmly. I won’t go into packs. I’m a lone wolf and I don’t need that kind of drama. If I was from a lower bloodline, I would be considered a rogue but it’s not uncommon for a strong wolf to not want to submit under an -alpha. I’m one of those wolves.
“Ryley, I wouldn’t be asking if it wasn’t important. Mr. Orion suspects more fraud is happening within his empire and has demanded I send the person who found the person the first time. You saved his enterprise almost a million dollars.” He
I This is one of the last summers I have with Channing, and I won’t be wasting it. Also, I will only answer to you. Mr. Orion doesn’t hold any authority over me. I will respect his pack rules but I won’t be forced to submit. And I won’t start until after school is done for the year.” When I was done explaining my demands, Mr. Miller had a grin on his face. He’d be handsome if he wasn’t my boss.
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