Chapter 24
Reyna Cruz:
“Good morning,” I greeted Jeffrey with a head nod, but he seemed occupied on the phone. I didn’t want to attend the meeting with Hunter alone; encountering him would likely lead to another argument.
While I acknowledged that Turner had crossed a line, he was just a kid who had lost his way and ended up in his library. Hunter shouldn’t have been so hard on him.
I slowed down, not wanting to enter the office before Jeffrey, who appeared engrossed in a heated argument over the phone.
“I told you once, and I will say it again. I will not be your personal slave anymore,” Jeffrey hissed on the caller, his body language showing aggression. “I didn’t receive anything that was promised to me, so what makes you think I will keep=“As he turned around and his eyes fell on me, he went silent. I felt awkward giving him a smile.
My only reason for staying outside was to avoid meeting Hunter alone, but it seemed Jeffery now thought I was eavesdropping on him. I felt awkward and took a deep breath, mustering the courage to enter the office like an adult. There was no need to fear confrontation.
I stormed inside to watch Hunter struggling with his tie. Apparently, he still hadn’t learned to tie it properly.
“Good morning,” he greeted because I wasn’t going to.
“Morning to you too,” I replied bluntly.
“I hope you taught your kid some manners,” he said, well aware of what he was doing. I was beginning to wonder if he even cared about the project anymore. His entire attention seemed focused on ruining my mood, and he was succeeding.
“Don’t get started,” I muttered, sitting comfortably on the chair.
“I am serious. The way he talked to Tara, I felt so angry,” he pretended to make a fist. I got up from my seat in such a hurry that even he backed down.
“You better not. Your witch mate was belittling the guest that you requested to attend the party. If there’s anyone who needs to be taught some manners, it is her,” I pointed a finger into space while he glared at me.
Every day, his affection and love for Tara were beginning to grate on my nerves. I didn’t need to know how much they cared about each other. They could go to hell together for their honeymoon. But why did he have to rub it in my face every single second?
“Y–, Hunter stopped talking when the door opened, and Jeffrey stormed in. He didn’t look well; his mood was clearly spoiled due to that phone call.
“I am sorry; it was an important issue, Jeffrey excused himself.
“It’s alright. It’s not like Reyna minds anything. She actually thinks it’s fine for anyone to act obnoxiously,” Hunter’s comment was directed at my perfect son. I gritted my teeth, but before I could object, Jeffrey intervened.
“I didn’t mean to act obnoxiously. Nobody was around, so I attended the call. I am sorry; I will behave from now on. The sad tone and the way he lowered his eyes madle Hunter look down and feel foolish.
“It is okay. Jeffrey. We all make mistakes. And it wasn’t that big of a thing. I guess it is also important that we don’t bring up our personal matters into the office,” Itaunted Hunter. It was time he gets called out for his professionalism.
“I wasn’t bringing personal affairs to the office. It was just-“To my surprise, Jeffrey took my comment personally as well. I had the same look of guilt on my face that Hunter had when he unintentionally upset him.
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stood
I will go attend the rogue king. He will be here soon,” Jeffrey didn’t stick around and rushed out of the room. We tw in our spots like idiots. Poor guy was definitely dealing with something very stressful, and we made him more upset by acting childishly.
Once the silence settled in, I recalled Jeffrey’s comment. “The rogue king is coming over? Why wasn’t I informed of his arrival in advance?” I questioned Hunter, who roughly tied a knot of his tie before taking it off completely and shoving it in the drawer.
“He didn’t inform us either,” he replied grumpily. At this point, I knew asking him any more questions wouldn’t help me. Besides. I was so confused at the mention of the rogue king. Until now, he had been such a mystery that I was beginning to take him as a myth.
Well, at least I would get to say I saw the creature that we have only heard of so far.
“I will go check on Jeffrey, I didn’t understand why Hunter felt the need to explain where he was headed, but he did before walking out of the office. I was able to take a sigh of relief now that I was alone.
I noticed some picture frames on his desk. Obviously, they were of Tara and his mother, but there was no longer any picture of them together. I didn’t care anyway. I had come to the conclusion that I didn’t care about their relationship anymore. The way I felt strong and not alone with my son’s company the other day made me realize I didn’t need to focus on someone else’s downfall. I would focus on my own growth.
While I smiled proudly at myself, the door to the office opened again, and this time, in came the person that made me not only do a double take but blink my eyes continuously to confirm I wasn’t dreaming.
“What are you doing here?” I hissed at the handsome man in a black suit. It was my second chance mate.
“I am- before he could answer, I rushed over to him and grabbed his arm. Wow! His biceps were strong.
“Get out,” I muttered, trying to drag him out of the office.
“Stop this,” he freed his arm and frowned at me
“I told you I don’t want you. Why did you have to come here?” I began to yammer because I wanted him gone before Hunter came in. This man was so clingy. Apart from his good looks, he had nothing decent about him.
“Who even comes to someone’s workplace to beg them to accept them? Unless-,” I snapped my fingers as I reckoned why he must have come here.
“You thought you could ask the alpha king to make me accept you. I don’t live in a pack, so I won’t listen to anyone’s orders,” I was the only one talking because I had to make him understand why he shouldn’t be here. Hunter would use him to hurt me, and I didn’t want anything about my personal life to be out there..
“You are n-,” as the man complained again, I pointed my finger at his face and paused for a minute. I hadn’t even asked his
name yet.
It doesn’t matter. He just needs to leave.
“Gol Get out. My boss will be here soon, and I don’t want any drama here. I am not accepting you, and I am not into you. Leave me alone, I hissed, while he narrowed his eyes at my face.
I understood he was good–looking, but I needed decency and someone who respected my personal space. He was too nosy and such a stalker. Finally, after saying whatever I had to say, I grabbed his arm again to drag him, but he didn’t budge..
Sadly, it was too late for me. As the door opened again, the alpha king, along with Jeffrey, saw me struggling to kick out this gentleman. Hunter would make me feel sorry and unprofessional for my mate to come to my office to beg him to make me accept him.
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But there was a shock waiting for me that I hadn’t even imagined yet.
“Rogue King Samuel Shield,” Jeffrey bowed down while staring at me in bewilderment and fear because I was holding the arm of the rogue king and positioned as if I was kicking him out. My second chance mate was the rogue king.