Nina’s POV
I absolutely loved my new job. Working with Alpha Joseph had been great, but working in Alpha Draven’s office was on an entirely different level. I carried more responsibility here, and it was far more challenging. At Alpha Joseph’s company, I worked in sales, which was fine, but I’d grown tired of it. Taking this position was perfect because I wasn’t just a secretary—I had actual responsibilities.
"Nina, I appreciate your focus. You’re learning so quickly!" Kyle said, handing so docunts. "You already know how to handle these."
"Thank you, Kyle. I’m happy to be here!" And I truly was until the elevator doors opened.
Investigator Magnus and Investigator Moreno stepped out. I hadn’t seen Jace since he left my apartnt Saturday night. Now, he was walking toward with that smile that made my legs weak. Thank goodness I was sitting down. He was a handso man, over six feet tall, muscular, with that rebellious face that made crave adventure and want to explore forbidden territories. This man completely disoriented .
"You’re staring again," Cleo, my wolf, teased inside my head.
"Can you bla ? Look at him!" I responded, feeling my cheeks flush.
"Good afternoon, investigators," Kyle quickly greeted them, engaging Investigator Magnus in conversation.
"Good afternoon, Nina!" The handso giant approached my desk.
"Good afternoon, Investigator Moreno," I answered formally, trying to maintain professionalism.
"Oh, Nina, call Jace!" His bright smile made want to kiss him. I felt my cheeks burning.
"How are you, little one?"
"I... I’m fine. And you?" I stamred, feeling his hand brush against mine.
"I’m good. Just moved into the apartnt I bought. Have dinner with tonight and check out my new place?" he asked with those bright brown eyes.
"No—not tonight." Damn it! I got so nervous around him that I could barely control my words, sotis unable to speak at all.
"I’m going out with my friends."
"Ah, yes, the Girl Scout troop Alpha Draven ntioned," he said, tucking a strand of my hair behind my ear. "But aren’t those club activities on Tuesdays? Today’s Monday."
"Yes, we changed it this week," I answered, trying not to sound breathless.
"Then have dinner with tomorrow. Do you have ti tomorrow?"
"Yes. Since I missed today, I can’t miss tomorrow." I tried to avoid his gaze, but he gently grabbed my chin, forcing to look at him.
"That’s fine. I’ll pick you up, and we’ll have dinner at my place." He didn’t even give a chance to refuse. He’d decided, and that was that.
"Miss, may we speak with Alpha Draven?" Investigator Magnus approached formally. I announced their arrival, and they quickly entered Alpha Draven’s office, allowing to finally breathe.
"Jace really throws you off-balance, doesn’t he, Nina?!" Kyle said with a laugh before walking away.
After they left Alpha Draven’s office, Investigator Magnus said goodbye, while Jace approached my desk.
"I’ll pick you up tomorrow, beautiful little one!" He bent down to kiss my cheek before walking toward the elevator.
"Hey, Nina..." Kyle called teasingly from her office doorway, and I smiled awkwardly. She returned to her office while I continued working.
A few minutes later, I went to the break room for coffee. When I returned, I found a box on my desk. I thought it strange that soone had left sothing without my signature, but perhaps soone had accepted it for . When I opened the box, I discovered it was addressed to Caroline.
After delivering the box to her, everything descended into chaos. The package contained a threat against Caroline, and suddenly everything was in turmoil. Before I could process what was happening, everyone started worrying about each other, and Jace had already decided I would stay at his place for a few days.
But there was no going back; these people had made their decision, and the situation seed serious. I followed the security guards Alpha Draven sent to help pack a small suitcase with everything I’d need for a few days at Jace’s, then went to et the girls.
I listened to their advice and decided, as we say back ho, to face everything bravely. I would be honest with Jace, and if he couldn’t accept , I’d tell him to get lost and go knock on Eleanor’s door.
At eleven that night, they ca to pick us up. Jace approached with a radiant smile. He wore black jeans and a black shirt with the sleeves rolled up and the top three buttons undone, looking incredibly handso. I couldn’t take my eyes off him.
"His scent is intoxicating," Cleo purred inside . "Like cedar wood and sothing wild... mountain air after a storm."
"Not helping, Cleo!" I ntally scolded her.
"Hi, beautiful!" He kissed my cheek. "Ready to go?" I nodded and waved goodbye to the girls.
At his apartnt, he gave a tour. The place was spacious, well-ventilated, and immaculately clean. There were three bedrooms, but he’d put all my things in his room, clearly intending for us to sleep together.
"Little one, I left so space in the closet for you," he said, holding my hand as he showed .
"There are three bedrooms," I pointed out, as if that explained everything.
"So what?" he asked, confused. I returned to the bedroom with him following, sitting on the bed.
"So, I don’t need to stay in your room. I don’t want to be a burden," I said awkwardly.
"Seriously, Nina? Do I need to spell it out that I want to sleep with you? Don’t tell you haven’t thought about it?" He stated the obvious.
I took a deep breath and, without much thought, jumped onto his lap, wrapping my arms around his neck and looking directly into his eyes. He wrapped his arms around my waist, wearing a smug smile.
"Look, big guy, I’m still a virgin. I never kissed anyone before you, so yes, I have zero experience, but I still want to kiss you again," I said all at once, watching his smile fade as I finished.
"I knew it!"
I tried to get off his lap, but he held tight. I started struggling as shaful tears burned my flushed cheeks. But he firmly gripped , tossing onto the bed and positioning himself above , immobilizing while carefully keeping his weight off .
"Am I really the first to kiss those beautiful lips, little one?" he asked, and I nodded.
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