Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 43

I fore in the middle of the campus courtyard, my phone pressed painfally sanitat my The woman’s words echoed in my mind, být kode eti sense, Derek Stome wanted me to be his Chief Executive Assistant Secretary?

“Yes, ma’am, I’m here,” I finally managed, my vice barri audible, my heast slamming violently against my ribs.

“Mix Blackwood,” the woman on the other end said with practiced efficiency, “you are to report to the company tomorrow morning at eight prelock sharp- When you artive, you will abo participate in a brief training course.

My thoughts raced as I tried to comprehend what was happening. Less than

humi ago, Derek had looked me in the eye and told me I wen’t sulified to work at Store Group. Now his secretary was offering me a position terrking directly under him? My hands trembled as emotions–confusion, anxiety, and something close la excltemen–surged through me.

That’s wonderful. Thank you, I responded reflexively, my instincts kicking in despite the turmoil inside.

bate welcome. Have a pleasant day. See you tomorrow,” she said before hanging up.

I slowly lowered my phone, staring at the screen. My wolf, who had been sulking since the humiliating interview with Derek, suddenly became interested, her curiosity blending with my confusion. She stretched inside me.

Why

would Derek offer

me a job–not just any job, but a position that would put me directly at his every day? Was this some elaborate scheme to further humiliate me? To keep me close so he could control the Soil Bond situation? Or was it possible–and here my traitorous heart skipped a bear–that he had changed 15 mind about me?

The fear of being publicly rejected again made my stomach clench painfully. I had barely recovered from the first rejection. If he was just setting me up, just to watch me fall again……. Yet despite this, I couldn’t deny the tiny flutter of hope beneath the fear. Maybe, possibly, this could be the beginning of something different between us.

The memory of his dismissive words still stung: “I don’t believe y

have what it takes to work at this Pack’s premier company.” And yet now, I had received a job offer that completely contradicted what he had just said to me.

My wolf seemed unconcerned with these inconsistencies, focused only on the prospect of being near our mate again. I mentally rolled my eyes at her. “He’s not interested in us

She disagreed, pushing forward memories of him—his strong hands ‘steadying me in the hallway, his scent enveloping me in the car, the intensity in his eyes. when I had boldly claimed to be his Soul Bond

was so lost in my thoughts that I didn’t notice Amy approaching until she hugged me from behind, making me jump.

“How was your interview?” she asked eagerly, excitement written all over her face as she turned me to face her.

I hesitated, unsure how to explain what had just happened. “Not great. But…”

“But what? Why not great? Did the manager ask difficult questions?” Amy searched my expression, concern replacing her initial enthusiasm.

got the job,” I said, the words sounding unreal given to my own ears.

Any’s eyes widened, then she let out a squeal leud enough to make passing students turn and stare. “That’s amazing! I knew it!”

She hugged me tightly, bouncing on her toes The gemine joy on her face dispelled some of my tension, At least someone believed in me, even if I was 1 sure I believed in myself right now.

“What position did you get?” she fi

finally released me to ask. “Even if it’s entry–level, don’t lose hope. I’m sure you’ll shine in no time.”

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Chapter 43

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know, I can hardly believe it myself, I admitted, lourting my voice as more students passed by.

still trying to make sense of it all.

“But that’s… that’s incredible! Amy grabbed my shoulders, her eyes wide with excitement. “Do you know how many wolves would kill for that position? : You’d be working directly with the Alpha every day!”