Chasing His Scentless Mate (Caroline) novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Chapter 17 Turning Up the Heat

Caroline’s POV

I grabbed a coffee and settled at my desk, my legs still trembling. Minutes later, an email from Alpha Draven arrived with tomorrow’s meeting preparations. I quickly got to work, and by the time pack members started arriving at the office, I had everything in order.

Clara walked in arm in arm with a woman and looked at me in surprise.

"Carrie, did you fall out of bed? Good morning!"

"Good morning, Clara! Alpha Draven asked me to come in early to prepare for tomorrow’s meeting."

"That Draven. Don’t let him make this a habit."

"I won’t, Clara. But it was good; I already have everything prepared." I looked at her and smiled.

The woman beside Clara was eyeing me with an intriguing grin. She was striking—tall, tanned, with deep brown eyes behind stylish glasses. Her black hair fell just past her shoulders, and she wore a perfectly tailored suit that screamed power and elegance.

"Clara, Beta Ryan mentioned the new assistant was cute, but damn, she’s gorgeous!" Her voice was warm and playful. "She’s going to have this office in a spin."

"Yes, Kyle, she’s very beautiful, and the stir has already begun," Clara replied with a smile. "But let me introduce you. Kyle, this is Caroline Bennett. Carrie, this is Kyle, Ryan’s assistant. You’ll be working together a lot, but don’t worry, Kyle is a serious professional."

"Carrie, it’s a pleasure to meet you. You can count on me, including chasing away the vultures that’ll be circling around you." Kyle extended her hand, and I shook it, feeling that she would be a good friend.

"Pleasure to meet you, Kyle."

We spent the morning working together, as Kyle and I needed to be in sync. Throughout the morning, my Alpha showed no signs of life. By eleven o’clock, we had everything adjusted, and from then on, we would work with the precision of a Swiss watch.

Kyle and I were going to have lunch together; Clara wouldn’t join us as she would spend the rest of the day in video conferences with the London branch. Kyle went to her office, and I finally got up to get some coffee when I heard a familiar whistle and looked up, smiling.

"Is it going to be like this every day, Ryan?"

"Well, Caroline, it wasn’t supposed to be, but what did you expect with that little dress? You know you’re beautiful. And your Alpha is in big trouble!" He replied with a mischievous smile. "Speaking of him, is he in his office?"

He had barely finished speaking when we heard the door open and my Alpha’s grumpy voice reprimand, "Ryan, I’ve warned you!"

When he looked at me, I saw fire in his eyes. He was devouring me with his gaze. I wasn’t going to miss this opportunity. "Alpha, would you like some herb tea to calm down your nerves?"

He narrowed his eyes and let out a low growl that sent shivers down my spine. Ryan watched the scene without understanding and asked his friend, somewhat confused, "Since when do you drink herb tea?"

"Since my assistant decided to test my patience," he replied without taking his eyes off me.

I smiled and, very politely, placed my hand on my chest and said, "I would never do that, Alpha Draven! Beta Ryan, would you like me to bring you some coffee?"

"Yes, Caroline, please."

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