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Kapitel 47: [Bonus chapter]A flawless photo

The agents were all in the department that morning. And every single one had a thought that kept him busy.

Lara didn't even feel awkward at walking past them because no one paid any attention to her.

Even Samantha was unhappy when she walked into the room.

«What is going on?» Lara inquired. Was the company going into bankruptcy?

What else could make every wolf in there whine at the same time? Were they as empathic as to feel the same emotions if one or a few of them had a problem?

«It's the Black Moon,» Samantha sighed. «We all become gloomy. It'll be over in a day or two.»

«But... wait... Isn't it tomorrow night?» Lara inquired.

Her pups would be very emotional during that time, as well as over-excited during the full moon.

«You know about that?» Samantha chuckled, regaining a little colour.

«Yes. I've noticed how my kids act these days, and I figured it had something to do with the moon.»

«Tomorrow is the day of the new moon: that's true. But we usually start feeling the effects a day in advance. It might be because we're all together in the same place... Solitary wolves are tougher in this sense.»

«I don't know if it's by chance or not, but I've also noticed my period aligns with the moon,» Lara said. «After giving birth to the kids, it was always early or late for a couple of years. It stabilised when they started turning, and now I'm emotional when they are.»

Her talk was vital as if her emotionality wasn't such a big issue.

«Oh, you're so strong,» Samantha sighed. «How can you have so much energy while on your period?»

«I can't let it stop me,» Lara chuckled. «I've had it even before giving birth to two pups...»

«That's fortunate, though.»

«Fortunate?»

«If your period is synchronised to the moon, then you'll find it easier to live with a pack of wolves.»

«We just work in the same place,» she pointed out.

«It's half of the day, though. I mean, you're working part-time for now, but they might ask you to stay longer in the future.»

Samantha closed her mouth before saying too much. She had no clue about what Nate told Lara about the pack, the company, and their link as mates.

She just knew two things: Lara was Nate's mate, and the pups were too cute to let them leave.

«Also, they will transfer you to another department,» Samantha said. «I don't know where yet.»

Her eyes betrayed a little tear, and Lara smiled. They didn't know each other for long, so there wasn't any attachment between the two women.

Yet, the way Samantha showed her grief reminded her of the cubs. She would have patted her head if they weren't of the same age.

«We will see each other in other places,» Lara commented. «After all, it's still the same building.»

«Yes,» Samantha sighed, greeting the chance to play with the blond pup again.

Was it worth asking Nate to keep the pups while he was away, dating Lara? She considered the thought and stored it somewhere in the back of her head.

It was worth it. She could do that! Also, there weren't many other wolves able to keep an Alpha's pups.

«Boss, you're in the newspaper,» someone said, throwing a magazine on the nearest desk.

At the word boss, Samantha was startled. It reminded her of someone she wished to forget.

She puffed, wondering if that dark man was having the same issues. She could stop thinking about him only by focusing on the pup.

She curled her lips and didn't even look at the magazine. She knew her pictures were flawless; there was no need to check.

Rather, the one curious was Lara.

Before Samantha could think twice about the consequences, she observed the other woman as she turned the pages. She found the one about the celebration of the Blue Moon Enterprises, and she observed the pictures with a straight face.

«What a beautiful dress,» she commented.

However, Lara's heart wasn't untouched. She saw, in the photo, Samantha holding Nate's arm.

They were standing next to another man with an expensive look, talking about something. Nate's face was straight and serious while Samantha was smiling.

They did look good together, Lara had to admit it.

Yet, her heart, her stomach, her legs... They all felt pain.

Lara knew she had no right to feel like that. There was nothing between her and Nate. They met just once, six years before, and their encounter produced two kids.

They weren't together in the first place. Just one night. There were no emotions keeping them together.

Lara bit her lips, trying to keep her expression neutral.

It was expectable that someone like Nate already had a woman next to him. And it was natural that someone like Samantha would attract his attention.

She was beautiful, competent at work. And a wolf.

«Was it fun?» Lara inquired. From the picture, Samantha did look amused.

«Most people were boring,» the other woman replied.

As Lara noticed her red face, she realised that things should have happened. Someone like Samantha wouldn't blush just at anything.

«Not everyone, though,» Lara said.

«No, not everyone...»

As Samantha lost focus once again, thinking about the man she assaulted that night, Lara's heart was pierced by a feeling that resembled jealousy. It dug a hole in her chest, reaching her stomach down to the guts.

She had no right to feel like that, but she couldn't help it. That pain helped her stay focused and not say anything weird.

In the end, she was working. Thinking about anything else would have been distracting.

She observed the papers in front of her, struggling to make a sense of the letters.

The whole department fell back into depression, each person in their own thoughts.

Both Samantha and Lara became silent, and the rest of the morning passed without further words.


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Kapitel 48: Live like a family

It was a difficult day for everyone, even for Nate.

Scarlet's visit helped his mood a little, even if she didn't bring good news with her. Somehow, just talking with the little girl made him feel better.

Especially when she called him daddy before following Roxy back to the kindergarten.

It was as fake as her sweet smile, but it worked on him. It must have been the Black Moon that made him like that.

He collected his things and went to the sales department. Samantha and Lara were supposed to work longer that day.

No clients were allowed in the company during the days of Black Moon. Nor during the Bright Moon, at that. Wolves weren't stable enough to handle dealing with humans.

Dealing with wolves wasn't too dangerous during the Black Moon, so he didn't worry about Lara. During the Bright Moon, though, he needed to find a way to make her stay home.

He had two weeks to find a solution, though.

«Hello,» he said after knocking. «Are you two done for today?»

«Yes,» Samantha said, scrolling with the mouse some files on the computer. «You two can go.»

Lara didn't even feel too surprised Samantha knew they were supposed to have lunch together.

Lara followed Nate out while he considered whether to show her the canteen. Then, he realised she would think he was cheap.

«Let's go to a place nearby,» he said. «I have to be back after lunch.»

«We can postpone it if you're busy. I know it's a difficult time for you.»

«It's not that bad yet. Also, there's something urgent we need to agree on.»

«Yes, sure...»

They sat in a cafe not far from the company. Lara caught a few glances in Nate's direction, and she couldn't agree more with those women. He did attract every gaze, especially from females.

She felt even worse for the envy in her direction. She wasn't the one they should have glared at, unfortunately.

«I heard about what happened on Friday,» he said.

«You heard?» she murmured. «It's not the first time Scarlet has attacked someone like that. But the last time was more than a year ago. I thought she was getting better, yet...»

She sighed, her shoulders drooping.

«You were right, Nate. As a human, I'm not fit to bring them up.»

Nate tilted his head, confused. When did he say something like that?

«I know my limits, yet I thought I could manage... Somehow...»

«Lara, it's not your fault. Also, Scarlet told me what happened.»

«Scarlet? When?»

«She came to my office during the morning...»

«Oh, she's always so full of energy. I'm sorry, I'll tell her not to do that again... The kids are used to sneaking out of home, even if I always tell them not to... Even leaving them alone for so long before was irresponsible of me! I'm sorry, really. I wish I knew better.»

«Hey,» Nate sighed, reaching out to her hand. He squeezed it, looking at her face. «It's not your fault, Lara. And nothing really happened.»

«They weren't supposed to be this skinny. Nor to start turning this early. I talked with the caretaker pretending to know about it, but I have no clue if they're normal or not!»

Nate moved his chair and sat next to her. He surrounded her shoulders with an arm and dragged her in a hug.

«Lara, it wouldn't be your fault even if it was true! But there's nothing weird with the pups. They don't know yet how a pack works. You'll see how they learn little by little.»

«Maybe it's better if you take care of them,» she sobbed.

Nate used all his will to stop sniffing and feeling her soft body in his arms, and he straightened his thoughts. She was crying, for goodness.

«Just...» Lara continued with the same, broken voice. «Just don't split them. They will be fine without me if they're together, right?»

«Wrong.»

She startled and raised her head to look him in the eye.

«Wrong?»

«They shouldn't live far from their mother. It would be cruel, right? They love you so much, Lara. And they won't accept splitting from you for more than a few hours.»

«So... What should we do?»

«Let's find a way to be with the kids and make a habit out of it,» he said. «I can take Scarlet one day and Jaden another. And we should do things like a family once a week. For a start, not forever.»

«I just asked you not to split them,» Lara murmured. «And you already want two days of a week with only one of them?»

«They can stay apart: they're not tied together. Also, it's time they have some time without each other. Only for half a day. I'll return them to you before sleeping time.»

«So, you won't take them away forever...» she sighed. She split from him and tapped under her eyes to check there weren't tears. She had made a fool of herself enough times already. There wasn't any need to cry once again. In public, at that.

«I work during the afternoon as well,» Nate said. «But I can keep them with me in the office.»

«It's fine. They don't ask for entertainment that much. Till now, they knew how to play with one another, though.»

«Don't worry about that. I'll figure something out. So, can I pick Scarlet up from the kindergarten tomorrow? And Jaden on Thursday or Friday, so they're not apart for two days in a row.»

«Sure,» Lara sighed. «Only if Scarlet agrees, though. I haven't talked with her, and she's...»

«She agreed already,» Nate said. «We talked a little when she found me.»

«That's good,» Lara said, finally smiling.

«Are you busy this weekend?» he added.

«No, I'm not.»

She would just clean the house and buy groceries for the next week. She didn't have friends to go out with or a family to visit.

«Then, we can go to the sea.»

«The sea?» Lara chuckled. «It's so far!»

«Barely four hours by car. We can go early on Saturday and come back on Sunday.»

«Wouldn't it be better if you went with the kids alone?»

«I'm not confident enough to go without you. What if something happens and I don't know what to do?»


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