Chapter 3
Sonya wakes up when her alarm start going off at 4 am and slips on a sports bra and her sneakers. She quietly makes her way down the steps to start her morning run around the training grounds. Then she spends an hour with Harold working on hand-to-hand combat. She thanks him for the training session and runs back up to her room so she can get ready for her first day of work.
She quickly makes her way to her bathroom. Standing in front of her shower she strips and steps in. She quickly shaves then washes her body and hair under the warm water while trying to fully wake up. Once she is clean and all the soap is washed off, she steps out of the shower to dry off. While still in her towel she blow dries her hair and curls it in long, loose spiral curls flowing down the middle of her back. She then applies some minimal, nude style make up. She definitely wants to make a good impression and not look cheap.
She then makes her way to her dresser and pulls out a matching set of black lacy bra and panties. Making her way to her closest she catches a glimpse of herself in her full-length mirror. She admires her reflection for a few minutes before coming back to her senses. She has been working really hard to get the figure she has now.
She pulls an above the knee fitted light gray pencil skirt and a white flowy plunging neckline sleeveless blouse out of the closet. She slips the outfit on and grabs a pair of her black stiletto heels. Sonya puts the heels on and stands in front of the mirror again to check she looks okay.
After she is satisfied with her appearance, she grabs her phone, purse, and room keys before heading down the stairs. She quickly grabs a coffee and a granola bar on her way to the front door of the packhouse. The valet has already called a car for her to take her into the city for her day of work.
Sonya scrolls through social media looking at stories and pictures of her soon-to-be boss Alpha Jake to help her prepare for her first day. She is very nervous to work with Alpha Jake. Not only is he gorgeous but he is the Alpha of the Red Moon Pack. The biggest pack in the country. Sonya has heard rumors that the Alpha is very aggressive, especially if threatened.
She also has heard he is very demanding and intimidating especially at work. Sonya continues to scroll on her phone while twirling her pendant for the whole 20-minute car ride into the city until they pull up in front of Turner Enterprises. She thanks her driver before exiting the vehicle and tells him she will call or get a taxi when she is ready to come home.
Sonya stands in front of the very large building as if her feet are glued in place. The building appears to be made of glass and is taller than any other building in the area. There are people funneling into the building and a few coming out. Most people are on their phones and not paying attention to anyone else around.
“You can do this Sonya. One step in front of the other.” Sonya says under her breath. Sonya makes her way to the front door which a door man holds the door open for her.
“Thank you, sir.”
“You’re very welcome. It’s my pleasure to assist a beautiful woman.” Sonya chuckles before bowing slightly towards the man.
She approaches the front desk and waits in line to find out where she needs to go.
“How may I help you?” The small, young blonde girl asks from behind the desk. She is very pretty and looks to be barely 18. Sonya is guessing she is still in high school but figures she has to be older than that. She has no name tag on though and looks very agitated with having to help anyone.
“My name is Sonya Myers and I am the new executive assistant to Alpha Jake.” Sonya states while putting her hand out to shake the young woman’s hand. The woman looks disgusted that Sonya wants to touch her.
“Oh, you are the one….a word of advice…don’t get comfortable.” The woman states while chuckling. “Over there” she states, gesturing to go to the employee elevators around the corner.
Sonya hesitates before making her way to the elevators where she finds a directory. As she reads through it, she finds that she is to be on the twenty second floor. She makes her way through the many people making their way to the elevators. There are so many people that it takes five minutes to catch an elevator and just as the doors are closing, she smells the scent of pine trees and rain again. She looks through the closing doors to catch the top of a man’s head that is bent over looking at his phone.
Sonya becomes excited knowing that most likely her mate is an employee in the building and she will be able to meet him at some point soon. She relaxes slightly as she rides the elevator to her floor. She makes a mental note to wait at the elevators before and after work until she finds him.
When she steps off onto the floor, she can’t help the grin on her lips. As she exits the elevator, she walks up to another reception desk. This desk appears to be specific to the executive floor. The desk is all white with lights under the counter overhanging the front. It holds two male receptionists with headsets on. Both appear to be in their forties and are busy answering phones and directing people.
Sonya approaches the desk and is greeted by the receptionist on the left who has a name tag on showing his name to be Caleb.
“Hello I am Sonya Myers and I am to start working today as Alpha Jake’s executive assistant. I am hoping that you can help me figure out who I need to talk to or where I need to go.”
“Oh yes. We have been excited to meet you. I am Caleb and I will be your assistant.” Caleb is tall with sandy blonde hair and brown eyes. Caleb seems happy at the prospect of working with Sonya. “Let me show you to your office. Alpha Jake is not here yet but he should be here anytime. And Clara from HR will come up at nine to meet with you.” Caleb directs her to a long hallway and motions for her to follow him to her new office.
The hallway appears to have one large room to her right that spans the length of the floor and then several small offices on the left side with people hurrying in and out with paper work and files. They all smile and nod at Sonya and Caleb as they continue their walk. Caleb continues to point different areas out as they walk down the hallway.
Sonya is not expecting an actual office. She figured she would get a desk but probably a cubical. Caleb leads her to the end of the hallway and points out which office is the Alpha’s. The Alpha’s office is the large room to the right that spans the length of the floor. Sonya’s office is next to the Alpha’s directly at the end of the hallway while being connected with a glass door. The front of all the offices have smoked decorative glass towards the hallway so no one can see in.
When she steps into her office, Sonya is rooted to her spot of the view from behind her office. It is a glass wall with an expansive city view. She is in total shock at the view and that it will be her office. Caleb chuckles and then nudges her closer to her desk.
The desk is a large beautiful desk with a mix of oak and metal decorative touches throughout the front and ends. The chair is a black, plush executive style roller chair. Sonya is excited to sit in it. There are bookshelves lining the wall between her office and the Alphas. Several file cabinets both tall four drawer ones and two drawer ones on the opposite wall. There are two plush chairs in front of her desk and a coat rack by the door. She is drawn from her thoughts by Caleb.
“If you want a different chair, we can get you anything that will make you more comfortable. Here is your laptop and bag for transport. You will want to make sure to lock it either in the office here or take it with you and lock it at home. Here are the keys to your office and all the drawers. This file will have all of your log in info and email address. Is there anything else you need at this point?” Caleb hands her the file folder.
Sonya still is at a loss for words and just smiles while shaking her head.
Caleb chuckles again and goes to leave. As he reaches the door, he hangs onto the door frame and leans back in saying, “the Alpha will be here shortly so just get comfortable in the space until he is here.” Sonya just nods and he takes his leave back to his desk while closing the door behind him.
Sonya walks forward and sits down in her desk chair. She swivels her chair to look at the city view behind her desk. There are buildings and a clear view to the city park and the river. It looks slightly foggy because of the clouds and being as high up as she is in the building.
Just as Sonya was about to turn back around to face her desk, she starts smelling the intoxicating scent of pine trees and rain again.
Sonya runs through her office door to the hallway but there is no one around. She gives a huff and goes back into her office. Looking around she realizes that the alpha is in his office now as well so she goes to make her way in there to introduce herself only to have him barge into her office. He has not even looked up from his phone yet.