Alpha's Possession by Jessica Hall

Chapter 26

Zara POV

I set my alarm extra early, knowing the loading docks opened hálf an hour earlier than the main doors, and I needed to sneak out and come in through the main doors, so no one noticed I was living in the loading docks.

Yet as I quickly got changed, I heard the huge roller doors opening and promptly rushed to spray on my descenter. After popping two of my pills, I cringed, realizing that there were only two pills left in the bottle, and that meant I would have to skip tonight’s if I wanted any left for tomorrow. It occurred to me briefly that if I got off early enough, I would still be able to go to the club tonight. Although, I had tried ringing Bree last night, and she didn’t pick up the phone.

Spraying myself in extra spray, I hoped it concealed my scent enough; I was going into panic mode. Thane said if I went into heat, he would fire me, and at this rate, I was going to be risking it because once my pills run out; I am all but screwed.

They were the only thing preventing my heat. It was one of my greatest fears going into heat. I had heard horror stories of how desperately helpless Omegas were and in pain without mates to ease it.

I quickly hide all my belongings, jamming them right in the corner and pushing the shelf back as I climb out of my hidey-hole. Leaving my heels off, I go to the door and pry it open a little, peering out the gap, but I see no one and can’t hear anyone around.

a little more and stuck my head, ensuring the coast was clear before dashing the roller doors. I rush out and

place my hand on the wall, I slip my heels on before straightening out my blazer and using my hands to smooth down my blouse. Despite my best efforts, a few loose strands of hair still come free after I tie my hair back up into a messing bun, but I don’t bother

as I can. I know security will be opening the main doors any minute. On reaching the top of the steps. I am greeted by the security guard who checks my ID,

on. Once I finished, I rushed to the bathroom to brush my teeth and fix the haystack that was messily sitting on top of my head. As a last-minute decision, I decided to go with a more descenter, giving myself an extra spray. My anxiousness about running out of

am finished, I make my way to the small kitchenette and start making their morning coffees when I hear the elevator doors open before hearing all their voices. Despite having a

air in my lungs became squeezed out of me as he came up behind me. “Get your damn neck covered up,” he growls at me, and my brows furrow in confusion as I stare at him. Almost instinctively, I touch my fingertips to it, and I feel the tiny puncture marks that Leon left behind last night. A gasp escapes me. I was frantically trying to escape the loading docks and

you?” Thane growls, making me

I will heal her, Thane,” Leon reassured him, walking up beside me, and I felt my stomach tighten as I swallowed. Yet Thane ignored his

you? The last bloody thing I need is to explain why my damn secretary has bite

I cried out, clutching the small sink with both hands as I answered. Fucking prick. Adding insult to injury, he has also scolded me today, as

myself. It stung me that he cared more for the image that it presented than whether I actually was okay after last

turn, watching him go when I notice Rhen glaring after him Raidon stood in the hall, and for a second, I thought I saw his eyes