Still Valerie’s POV
Maverick is such an idiot!
Sometimes I wonder what the moon goddess was thinking when she paired us as mates. He is so damn stupid, and most of the time, he acts like a jerk, a mean jerk. I knew he would be watching Beverly and Cameron from the security cameras, but I wasn’t sure if he’ll be watching Cameron and I became Beverly was already up there with him, so I’m sure she will be stressing the hell out of him.
But that wasn’t the case…
It turns out that he has been watching all along and when he couldn’t take it anymore, he abandoned Beverly in his office and came down to my office to get me himself. I know his actions would raise a lot of questions, but I’m glad he came to my rescue because there is no way in hell that I could have gotten away from those two idiots. So after warning Shane to stop calling me his girlfriend because he is not my boyfriend, he said,
“But someday, I will be. I will take my time and prove my love to you, I’ll make you fall hopelessly in love with me. I love you, Valerie, and I won’t give up easily.”
I didn’t know what else to say or do to him, it sounded so hilarious and stupid. I just let out a frustrated sigh as I shook my head and tried to walk away. But he wouldn’t let me leave also, he pulled me back forcefully and backed me up against the wall, looking so fierce and determined to make me accept him,
“You are not getting off so easily, my love. You can’t leave me stranded this way, I can’t let you go until you respond to my request. I’ll die if you say no to me, I’m so addicted to you already. Please don’t say no, just say you’ll be mine and I promise you will never regret it.” He let out pleadingly, then he leaned down and tried to peck my cheeks, but I pushed him off forcefully, and slapped him hard across the face, glaring so furiously at him that even my wolf threatened to break free,
“I don’t know what has come over you, but you need to snap out of it right now. I would never date you if you were single, let alone now that I know about your secret affairs with your sister. Stay away from me, Shane. I don’t know what is wrong with you and your sister, and I want no part of it. So stay the fuck away from me before I get you arrested for sexual harassment.” I told him fiercely, trying so hard to stand up to him. He smiled widely at me, with his palm nursing his injuries.
“If you are trying to push me away, love, You are such a terrible job. I love this side of you, you are so feisty and hot, and I fucking love it.” He let out excitedly as he came towards me again, smirking evilly at me.
“Stay back Shane, I mean it. I’ll scream and call security Don’t you fuck dare!” I warned him sternly when he approached me like a predator stalking its prey. I turned to run the other way, but he was faster and stronger. He caught up with me and forcefully backed me against the wall, holding my hand above my head and forcing his lips on mine. I turned my head in different directions just to avoid his lips. He was beginning to overpower me, I had no choice but to knee him in the balls causing him to cry out in pain as he uttered several obscene curses at me, while holding his precious jewels.
“Serves you right, asshole!” I cursed out angrily as I evaded his hand and ran down the hallway, I did not wait for him to regain his balance and chase after me. There are many people watching him as he hurts me this way, but no one dared to stop him because of his family status and power. I ran towards the elevator, heading back to my office upstairs. I’m sure he would never try this with me in the presence of the Alpha. If only I can get back to my office, then I’ll gladly sit in my office and call the accountants over to have this meeting in my office. I got into the elevator and I kept hitting the button repeatedly, trying to get out of here before he got to me. I was so lucky to make it out just in time. I heaved a sigh of relief when I got into my office, and I leaned on the door, trying to catch my breath.
“I’ve been waiting for you, my love. Where have you been?” someone asked in a cool and calm voice that startled me for a brief second because I thought I was alone here. I looked up and saw Liam looking at me with lust and guilt in his eyes. He looks weary and troubled, you can easily tell that he has not been sleeping for a while now, it’s so obvious. He kept his eyes pinned on me, and all I could do is to groan loudly as I face-palm myself for being so unlucky today. Who let the lunatics out of the Asylum, and why on earth don’t have to be the one to deal with them, why me?
“You look beautiful, Valerie. I’ve been waiting for you for quite some time, I nearly lost the courage to sat d in front of you, I wanted to turn around and leave when I didn’t meet you here, but I couldn’t leave because what I have to say is important, and there is no way I would leave here without speaking with you and apologizing for every damn thing that I did to you. I’m sorry my love, I never meant to hurt you, I swear it, I had no choice, I couldn’t refuse their order.” He confessed
“You know what, I can’t do this. Not today, not ever. Please get the fuck out of my office before I involve the security. I have no business with you, and I won’t want to be seen around a traitor like you. Get the fuck out of my face, and while you are at it, you can shove your apology down your throat and choke on it.” I let out furiously, I did not give him a chance to come close to me because I had my hand on the alarm button on the wall and I threatened to call for help if he doesn’t does leave.
“You don’t understand, Val, my life is in danger. It’s Devon, she is down there at the parking lot, and she said she will cut off my thong and dick if I don’t do exactly what she says.” He cried out pitifully, sounding so sad, but trust me, I’m not buying it this time.
“I don’t know who Devon is but I’m glad you hurt the wrong person this time. I’ll thank her when I see her, and I hope she makes good of her threat and cuts off your fucking tongue and dick. I hope you rot in hell, Liam. Now get the fuck out of my face else I kill you before she gets here!” I yelled furiously, kicking his hands off my feet, desperately trying to get him off.
“You don’t understand, Val, she’s a witch. A fucking real life wich and she killed Nolan, Val. And she made me lie to Charlotte that she is on our side but she’s not on our side, she wants you for herself. I don’t know what she wants, I don’t even know how Charlotte met her and brought her into our lives. But I need you to meet with her and help us out of this mess, you have to help me Val she’s going to kill me if you don’t follow me out in here.” He begged pathetically. I’ve never seen him looking this miserable before, he actually went down on his knees and crawled to my feet, holding my legs as he begged for mercy and forgiveness.
“What the hell are you talking about?” I asked him curiously, but he couldn’t respond to my question as a furious-looking Shane burst into my office, glaring daggers at me.
“I told you, my love, you can’t get away from me because I’m too persistent to give up on you I won’t give up so easily, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t get away from me and no one can make me stop, not even….”
It was at this point that he noticed Liam kneeling before me, with his eyes looking all teary and swollen. He had to stop because Liam was now glaring daggers at him, wishing him to disappear so he could continue trying to convince me to forgive him. They were staring at each other, anger evident in their eyes. Liam stood up from the floor and to my greatest surprise, I couldn’t find any traces of his sadness. That pathetic look from earlier seems to have disappeared completely, and all I could see now is the same Liam that poisoned me and dragged me to my sister.
If I didn’t know better, I’ll say that he is suffering from multiple personality disorder. The guy doesn’t know who he is anymore or what he wants. It seems that his quest for vengeance has eaten up what is left of his broken heart. He is so angry that he would do practically everything in his power to bring me down and disgracefully send me out of this city.
“What is this fool doing here?” Shane asked in disgust, moving to stand in front of Liam, staring him in the eyes.
“I warned you to stay away from my woman, didn’t I?” Liam responded in the same fierce tone that Shane had used on him. Seeing him now makes me wonder if he was just pretending to be sad the other time. Was he planning to trick me again and hurt me?
“Quit whining like a fucking pussy, Liam. You had your chance to make her yours, but you blew it. Now step aside and let me get my woman because she belongs to me and there is nothing you or anyone would do about it.”
“Oh, really?” Liam retorted, pushing him roughly on the chest, causing him to stumble backwards, almost falling to the floor. Liam is just human, and I’m sure that Shane is stronger than him because he is a werewolf. And even if his wolf is dormant, he is still stronger than an average human. He retaliated immediately and he tackled him to the floor, punching him hard across the face. I couldn’t take it anymore, I was getting weaker by the minute and as I get weaker, I found myself falling to the floor because I couldn’t keep my eyes open anymore.
Those two idiots weren’t paying attention to me anymore. They were too busy trying to kill each other and they did not notice when I was being led out of the room July Maverick. He has a secret entrance that leads into my office, he built it for emergencies. it has never been used until today. He came in and took me out of the room, ignoring the two idiots that want to tear each other apart. He took me into his office, taking me down his secret elevator.
“Were you really going to listen to that bastard again how can you be so gullible and stupid!
I feel like smacking your ass until you learn to be wise. You could have gotten yourself killed by those two idiots, what the hell is wrong with you?” Maverick kept scolding me nonstop, carrying me in his arms as the elevator took us to the ground floor. I kept wondering why I suddenly feel so weak, I mean, I did take anything that could be poisoned and I did get injured, so what the hell is wrong with me?
I took a deep breath and shut my eyes firmly, reaching out to Malia. Or should I say I attempted to reach out to her, but I was being blocked by some strange powers. I could not speak with Malia, I could not even see her clearly. All I heard in my head were some strange chants that sounded so strange and Alien, yet I heard them perfectly well. It was the ancient tongue of the druids, and this simply means that someone was chanting some spells to keep me separated from my wolf. The more I think about it, the more that name keeps resounding in my head,
The evil witch, Devon.