10 Chapter 10

Seraphina’s POV 1

The next morning dawned crisp and clear, and as I prepared for work, I felt like I was suiting up for battle. The green dress fit even better than I remembered, and paired with the elegant heels and my hair in a sophisticated updo, I looked like someone who belonged in

the executive suite of a major corporation.

When I stepped through the gleaming glass doors of Nightshadow Industries, the transformation was immediate and unmistakable. Conversations stuttered to a halt as heads turned in my direction, and I could practically feel the weight of dozens of eyes taking in

every detail of my appearance.

The receptionist, usually so perfectly composed, fumbled with her phone as I walked past, her eyes following the sway of my hips in the fitted dress. I could feel some he-wolves mentally undressing me, their eyes tracking from my face down to my legs and back up again with an appreciation that bordered on predatory. The security guard at the front desk actually adjusted himself in his chair as I passed,

and I heard someone whistle low under their breath from the elevator bank.

“Well, well,” muttered someone behind me–I think it was Marcus from legal-“looks like someone got herself a serious upgrade.”

My cheeks burned with a mixture of embarrassment and indignation.

Claire, bless her, was waiting by the elevator with the kind of knowing smile that suggested she’d witnessed my grand entrance and all

its effects.

“Seraphina,” she said as I approached, her voice carrying just loud enough for nearby listeners to hear, “you look absolutely stunning.

That dress is nothing short of perfection on you.”

“Thank you,” I managed, my voice slightly breathless from the gauntlet of attention I’d just run. “I just wanted to make a good impression.”

Claire’s eyes sparkled with mischief as she leaned closer. “Well, mission accomplished, dear. You’re going to knock our Alpha’s socks

he doesn’t have a heart attack

morning passed in a blur of productivity. After lunch, Claire gathered her files with an apologetic expression. “I’m afraid I need to handle some urgent pack business. You’ll be fine

more than prepared.”

her, though my stomach did a little flip at the reminder that I

the past two days. “I’ve got

marble corridor than I managed to knock over a perfectly

scattered everywhere, some sliding under my desk, others floating down behind it like oversized

at the disaster I’d created. “Just

after them. The space between my desk

never anticipated their employees would need to crawl around on the floor like lost puppies. I hiked up my dress slightly and got down on my hands and knees, trying to

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design, was not meant for this kind of physical maneuvering. As I reached

had slid the furthest back, the fabric rode up my thighs, and I could feel the cool air of the air conditioning against

exposed in a professional environment. The

reveal far too much leg, and I

view of my

folder. My position was becoming increasingly precarious-rear end in the air, dress hiked up to an

and embarrassment.

finally managed to snag the last document, I

deliberately polite, but carrying an undercurrent of something that made every hair

stand at attention.

completely, my hand still gripping the recovered file, my entire body going rigid with horror. Of

exact instant when I was sprawled on the

up and my dignity in

deafening. I could hear my own heartbeat thundering in my ears, could feel heat flooding

quickly as possible,

my unexpected visitor, an apology already forming on

then I saw

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