Bound By The Alpha

ing into her back, whispers of "nerd" and "bookworm" following her like a shadow.

rival. The stern teacher glanced her way, his expression softening slightly when he saw her harr

Roberta replied, relieved by his understanding. Sh

" student whispered amongst the

ing to keep up with the fast-paced instruction. Despite her best efforts, she

s and made her way to her locker. Amidst the chatter of students exchanging

roup of guys, their laughter grating on her nerves. "Hey, nerd

g in her chest. As she navigated the crowded halls, she caught

d feel the weight of her classmate's judgment, Roberta hurried out of the school and made her way to her part-time job a

x's ent

rn furnishings and muted colors, reflected his meticulous nature. As the alpha of the Shadowheart pack and CEO of

Ketax leaned back in his leather chair, his piercing gaze fixed on the documents scattered before him. He had

retary, Emily, hurried inside. She was a young woman, efficient and capable, but

cheeks flushed with exertion. She held a stack of files i

sion unreadable. "Good morning, Emi

esk. "I have the reports you requested for today's meeting with th

ion. "These don't look like the financial projections for the

orry, Mr. Blake. It seems I've given you the wrong

He prided himself on his meticulousness and attention to det

d and clipped. "I expect nothing less than perfection from my

. "I-I understand, Mr. Blake. It won't happen agai

ling over at Emily's repeated mistakes. In a swift motion, he reach

ice immediately," Ketax commande

xpression composed and professional. "You called for me, Mr. B

vices are no longer required. Michelle will escort you out and handle yo

rotest. But Ketax's decision was irrevocable, his reputatio

etax was left alone with his thoughts. Though he prided himself on his unwaveri

ys room for replace

ndered through the company library, she observed the various pack members engro

sion. Concerned murmurs spread among her colleagues as she broke into tears. Zara

let out a heavy sigh before speaking. "Emily submitted the wrong file to Mr. Keta

ously. Zara couldn't help but shake her head in disbelief. "Fired

realizing the unforgiving standards that were expected within the company. "He expects

with resignation, knowing that his employees w

ack member, Felicia. "I should go see Alpha Ketax now," sh

's not related to this incident; it's about the pack," she explained before making her

than 5

knowing well his reputation for sternness. As she entered, she fou

and I didn't reply, what made you th

ry." She apolog

with you," Zara began, her v

cing. "If this is about the employee I dismissed,

keep her tone respectful. "I wanted to ask for your permission to go see a movie tonight with Gabriel

name. "Gabriella?" he repeated thoughtfully. "Yes, she's mentioned it. H

been looking forward to the movie night. "Please, Alpha Ketax, it

r night. Tell Gabriella we'll go tomorr

dded reluctantly. "Yes, Alpha Ketax," she replied before turning

is not a child." He mutter

somewhere i

quite belonging. But as the day drew closer and she counted out her meager earnings, she couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in her independence and res

t to check out what he said and immediately, a frown plastered on her

d her tong

time?" she scoffed before throwing her

ped by both old men and young men who reeked alcohol made her feel

she groa

ss than an hour to leave work and head to the