Chapter 10

Returning to the bar, I met Dan's eyes and he immediately knew something was wrong.

"I'll tell you everything after work. Now someone can hear" I whispered in his ear.

He just nodded and we went back to our activities. Time passed slowly, too slowly. I started to get more and more nervous because I wanted to say what I heard as quickly as possible. While going to clean up room nr 6, I passed the men leaving room nr 7.

"And find that wolf you saw in the forest with Alpha. It'll be nice to have an extra trick up your sleeve" Said Liam's father.

"I'm working on it, but she hasn't been seen anywhere. It's possible they left together" 

"Find her" He ordered, walking down the stairs. Standing there, I stared at the carpet on the floor.

It's going to be an interesting week. Maybe I'll choose Siberia. It should be quite peaceful there, don't you think? I asked Stellar.

I'm with you. We'll manage. We always do. She consoled me.

I took a deep breath to calm down and went to clean the empty rooms. Light years later, my shift was finally over. When I came out of the locker room, Dan was already waiting for me, helmet in hand. Well, the advantage of all this was that I could ride Sam for the second time in a few days... We pulled up to his house and went inside.

"Would you like something to drink?" He asked, entering the kitchen.

 "No thanks. I want to put everything behind me" I looked around his small apartment.

"Sit down and call. He's waiting for your call. And put it on speakerphone" He pointed to the armchair next to the bed. With a little nervousness, I dialed his number. After two rings he answered.

"Speak" His firm voice came through the phone.

"Alfa Rendell was with his group at the club. Nova heard something" Dan began and motioned for me to speak.

"They want to bring the boss to the city earlier. They are going to send ferals past your border and hurt some innocent people. He said they had 300 feral ones ready and 400 of their own. They want to reduce the number of boss warriors and... take over" I said, staring at the phone.

"Is there something else?" He added, as if he sensed that this was not all. For a moment I wondered whether to tell him about me.

"Nova" His deep voice rang through the phone.

"They're looking for me... When they saw us together in the forest… They want to have an ace up their sleeve. They think I'm important to you" I replied uncertainly.

"Good job. Dan keep an eye on her" 

"Yes, Alfa" After these words, he ended the conversation. 

"I'll take you home" He waved his hand at me. 

Lying in bed, sleep did not come. I had too many thoughts on my mind. 

"What have I gotten myself into again" I despaired to myself. All this plotting, ambushes, and power struggles were new to me. Before, I lived far away from it all and it was okay, but now?

 "Meet the strongest Alpha walking the earth and we will find trouble for you. Do you live in peace and quiet? Is your boss the strongest wolf? Welcome to the cyclone of problems and dangers" I muttered to myself. "If only I could be someone else for him... So far, he's just pissed at me..." I sighed deeply.

At least now I was sure I couldn't reveal myself. But you know how it goes. When you don't have to hide, you want to show yourself, when you have to hide... I don't even want to say it out loud, so as not to jinx it.

I thought I wouldn't sleep again that night, but I managed to close my eyes for a few hours. I woke up with a headache. Irritated by this fact, I took a quick, hot shower, ate breakfast and went to class. It started calmly, but the calm lasted only until lunch break. I was sitting at one of the empty tables, not bothering anyone, eating the food I had purchased, when I sensed trouble coming. Of course they stopped by my table. 

"Nova, it's nice to see you. How is work? How's the boss? Ready to meet me?" Vallentina asked in a sweet and disgusting voice. And that's the end of my meal. I got up from the table to leave, but Barbie stood in my way.

"So when is your boss coming back? I have to get ready for a meeting" She laughed irritatingly.

Oh… screw it. I'm fed up with her!

"In the next century, honey. He said there was nothing less important than meeting you" I replied as sweetly as she did. The smile disappeared from her face.

"Who do you think you are, trash?!" She growled.

"Even if I tell you, I'm afraid you won't understand" I shrugged.

"Is life unpleasant for you?" She threatened.

"I could ask the same thing, but I suspect you might not understand it either" 

Furious, she swung at me, wanting to hit me with a slap, but I easily caught her hand.

"Believe me, you don't want this" I threatened, squeezing her hand. A grimace of pain appeared on her face. I let go of her hand and she quickly started massaging it.

"You will see! You won't be working there for long if I talk to Alpha Ethan!" She shouted.

"With whom?" I asked, pretending to be stupid. Vallentina realized her mistake.

"You'll regret it, soon. Human or not" She threatened as she walked away.

"Sweet" I said, going to the next class.

Fortunately, I could focus on something much more valuable with Stan. Dan was waiting ready to spar when I came out of the locker room. I stepped onto the mat with a big smile on my face. I was ready to kick someone's confident ass.

We started hard right away. Dan knew I wouldn't lurk. And oh my, how I love sparring like this. I recognized his movements and steps, and once I almost slammed him to the mat, but he managed to hold himself on his hands, bounce back and land back on his feet.

Tsk these warriors.

But I didn't give up. This word didn't exist in my vocabulary. I started to wonder about fighting Dan in the form of our wolves. Maybe one day he can be persuaded. We will have to try, but I suspect only when the tension is over.

After training we went to the club. Dan had to work every night shift because of me, but he said it didn't bother him at all. Fortunately, this change ended without any shouting, groping, problems or conspiracies.

Dan walked me home and, as usual, I fell into bed, exhausted. I practically drifted off into a world of fantasy when my phone started vibrating. I looked irritated at what kind of jerk was calling at such an hour and quickly swallowed the words. Reluctantly, I put the phone to my ear.

"I'm listening" I murmured sleepily.

"Are you all right?" I heard his pleasantly low voice.

"What?"

"Is everything okay" He repeated.

"Yes?" I didn't know what he meant.

"Are you asking or answering?" I heard the irritation in his voice.

"Answer, it's fine" 

"No problems?" He asked.

"Mmm, if you don't count Barbie horny for my handsome boss... then nooooo" 

"Horny?"

"Are you asking or answering?" I laughed, thinking that I had a dream.

"Nova" He threatened lowly.

"Yeah?" I purred.

"Are you falling asleep?" 

"Nooo, I'm already asleeeep"

"I'll be at the club tomorrow, we'll talk then"

"Mmhmm"

And I fell asleep. I didn't know that a certain Alpha didn't hang up immediately, he just listened to me sleep. Perv…

In the morning I got up as if nothing had happened, completely forgetting about the earlier conversation with Ethan. I went to class and noticed something. One day of peace in my life is max.

In the school parking lot, Liam was standing next to a red car, obviously looking for someone. Suddenly his eyes landed on me and he immediately moved towards me.

"You're fricking kidding me" I said under my breath and quickly tried to enter the school. Within seconds, I was grabbed by the hand and dragged behind the university building. I knew Dan had to be watching me, so I didn't resist. I wanted to know what he had to tell me. When there was no one else around, he let go of my hand, turning to me. 

"What do you want?" I asked, irritated.

"I'll get to the point. After the incident with Vallentina at the club, I had you followed when I saw you leaving with the bartender. I didn't like how you were defended by certain people and I noticed that from that day on, he always walked you home. You even go to work together" He said, looking at me suspiciously. My eyesight could kill.

What an ass! He saw us.. I thought, clenching my fists. But I wasn't going to listen to him. I had to stop it as soon as possible and withdraw.