Page 67 of The Alpha Wolf's Pregnant Bride

“Do you need me to hack something for you again?” I ask with a light giggle, to which he drops back to the pillow and shakes his head.

“I don’t wanna leave your side.” He shows me the weight of his words by pulling me into his side. “But I have a bunch of meetings to attend to. Then there’s the mission we’re planning tomorrow night.”

I sigh my displeasure. Though I’m aware that the mission to capture the hybrid human-werewolf is important, I wish Cyrus didn’t have to go.

After he was hurt in battle the last time around, the thought of him fighting the beast again is dreadful.

“Fine,” I relent, wanting to spend every waking minute with the man who will be my mate. He’d promised to make our mate bond official as soon as he got this mission out of the way.

I don’t blame him, and I know it’s been a tense, stressful week as they prepared to find the hybrid. The official ceremony to complete the mate bond is something we’re both eagerly anticipating since neither of us can stand to be apart any longer.

So far, only a handful of Moon Shine wolves, and his mother knows that he’s chosen me as his mate and Luna of the pack. Luna Phoebe was ecstatic, taking it upon herself to coordinate the ceremony with Dakota’s help while keeping the details a secret from me. They want it to be a surprise, but I’m stuck doing nothing at all.

It’s made me feel somewhat useless, especially since I’d decided to put my alias identity, “Asuka,” to rest. Kenji was disappointed, but he understood when I told him that I’d decided to retire in the small town of Mysthaven.

After all, becoming the Luna of Moon Shine means that I’ll have other responsibilities to take care of. From charities to ensuring the smooth-sailing of the running of the pack, my time will soon be too filled to leave space for my career.

At least, I’m hoping that will be the case. I’d always kept myself busy, even back when I was a teenager in the pack. I taught myself how to code, then went on to become an underground hacker and, later, a graphic designer for an overseas company.

I’m not sure if I’ll truly be able to adjust to being a housewife. Luna Phoebe made it look effortless, and so did my mother, but I’d never considered the same thing for myself.

It’s not that the idea has me regretting my decision to be the Alpha’s mate. I wouldn’t dream of being with anyone else.

Cyrus climbs off the bed, scooping me into his arms and carrying me to the bathroom.

“Let’s get ready for work, then,” he drums on my lips, setting me on my feet inside the shower stall. When he gently nibbles on my shoulder from behind, hands finding purchase on my waist, I know it’s about to be a very long, pleasurable morning before we make it to the office.

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“What do you mean this is for me?” I frown, looking around the empty room with only a desk and swivel chair in the center.

“This is gonna be your office,” Cyrus casually explains, leaning against the doorframe with arms folded across his chest. “It’s not much right now, but I thought you’d wanna take care of the furnishings and trimmings. It has a nice view of the city,” he says as he points at the window.

With hesitant feet, I head to the window to confirm his statement. From up here, the bustling streets of Oklahoma City bring a sense of nostalgia. I’m reminded of my job in Tokyo and the office space that’s very similar to this one.

Frowning, I turn around and say, “I didn’t think that being the Luna would call for an office in the city.”

Cyrus chuckles as he peels himself from the doorframe and approaches me. With his hands on my shoulders, he gently turns me back to the window.

“This isn’t for the Luna of the Moon Shine Pack. It’s for you, Cassandra. Or Asuka, if you’d like.”

“What are you saying, Cyrus?” I frown, meeting his playful eyes in the reflection on the glass.

“I want you to work here, at Rudolph Inc.”

My eyes widen with surprise as I turn to face him. “Really?!” I exclaim, a burst of excitement rushing through me like adrenaline.

I thought that becoming the Luna meant I’d have to give up my work entirely. When Cyrus nods, I can’t contain my excitement, flinging my arms around his neck. He’s just given me the best news ever!

“I don’t believe this!” I exclaim, turning around to take a better look at the office. A flurry of ideas comes to mind, and I envision all the changes and additions I’d like to make to the office space. “I thought that by becoming the Luna, I’d have to give up my work.”

“Are you kidding me?” Cyrus scoffs, lifting my hand to his lips to press a compassionate kiss on my knuckles. “I would never dream of letting you stop your work,” he confesses. “You’re the best at what you do, Cassie. Besides…” he pulls me into his side, draping an arm over my shoulders. “... You also happen to be very sexy when you’re hard at work.”

“Is that why my office is across from yours?” I giggle, my brow raised as I nod toward his office across the hall.

He shrugs nonchalantly. “Perks of being the boss.”

I glimpse the time on the wall clock and clear my throat. “Don’t forget, you’re the Alpha, too. And you have a pack meeting in an hour.”

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