Page 19 of Her Destined Alpha
I stopped at the door to the office, staying clear as he unlocked it and stepped inside. I followed slowly.
“Close the door.” He waved his hand, and I did as he said, not moving from my spot as he took his seat behind the small desk. It was a mess on there. He rarely used it, and the paperwork and stuff that Coleen managed were set in piles. It was more of her office than Horace’s.
“Did you think over my offer?” he asked, loosening his tie as he stared at me.
“No, because I had already made my decision. Today is my last day here,” I said firmly.
“Are you being serious? You know I can offer you so much more…”
“No thank you, Horace. I’m quitting.”
“You will lose the entire month’s pay for not giving us a notice,” he added snidely as I turned away.
“I don’t care.” I turned and stormed out, not waiting for a reply.He can go fuck himself.
Horace had leftin a bad mood after that, shouting at literally everyone before he stormed out. Coleen’s mood was worse, and she was asking me what I did to piss him off. I wish I had just told her, but I didn’t want more attention brought upon me. I was done.
Ray- no, the Alpha, left an hour after Horace. Even then, I was sure it was because of his friends makinghim leave. I didn’t miss his gaze on me when he left. He had tried to approach me a few times, but I had evaded him each time.
I’ll pack tonight and head to the train station.
I finished the tables and wished Coleen would just give me my pay for the last few weeks. She saw me watching and shook her head.
“No, girl, I want you back here tomorrow and for the rest of the month.”I’m not anyone’s servant to be ordered around.I simply nodded.Carry on wishing, I’m out of here.
I went to my locker, grabbed my jacket and slipped it on, looking at the light stain of blood on my sleeve, thanks to my excessive scrubbing earlier. I cast one final glance around. I had grown attached to all the humans…
Donovan was taking off his rubber gloves. Gwen, who was sitting looking through her phone, most likely waiting for her husband to come to pick her up… Jane was changing into something else. She was the type who went out with some guy or her friends every night. Plus, the next day was her day off. Macy was making a note of the supplies that we would need for Monday.
I felt guilty knowing I was going to cause a dilemma here by leaving… but I had to.Goodbye, everyone...Once again, I was running away from more relationships that I had just about built...This is why I will forever be alone.
“Bye, guys,” I called, giving them a small wave.
“See you tomorrow, girl,” Donovan said, giving me a wave.
“Yes! I need you to help me with the pies in the morning,” Macy called.
“Okay, sure thing.”
Sorry, guys.
I stepped out and shoved my hands into the pockets of my jacket. The bitter cold was sinking into my bones. I kept my head down, my eyes stinging from the cold. I had just rounded the corner when a car slowed next to me. I looked at it sharply as the window rolled down to reveal none other than Horace. He stopped the car and got out.
Oh, please, not again…
“I’ll drop you home. It’s dangerous for a young woman to be out at this time.”
“I think it would be more dangerous for me to go with you. Fuck off, Horace,” I snapped. I no longer worked for him, I was not going to be patient and take his shit.
“Watch it, girl. Now get in the car.”
“Fuck off, I said no.” I turned to walk off when he grabbed my arm, but before he could yank me towards the car or I could even react, I heard a menacing growl from behind us. My stomach fluttered as Horace was pulled off me and slammed into his car. I winced at the huge dent in the car as Horace grunted.
“Touch my girl again, and I’ll fucking destroy you.”
It felt strange to see someone actually defending me. Maybe I’d just pretend I didn’t hear the ‘my girl’ part because I wasn’t his… I turned and ran off.
“Ana! You will regret this! You have nothing! Do you really think you can-” Horace’s words became howls of pain, and I didn’t dare look back as I ran. I didn’t want to see the ugly side of the werewolf... it would only bring dark memories back.
