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I hope she’s changed as a person after this.

I turn to Dr. Skye, "Thank you for saving her, Dr. Skye. Let me know if you or she needs anything from me."

"Thank you, Alpha. Here are some pamphlets to take back to your Beta and your pack."

I nod as we leave.

Chapter 5 – Headquarters Attack

Alpha Stone

We arrive at Stone Mountain City Headquarters later that afternoon. North and the enforcer with him escort Marissa to the prison cells in the basement. I head to the hotel next door to get settled in.

Since we’re staying in a suite, I hear North and my other enforcer return a while later.

"Alpha?" North calls.

"In the office," I reply.

Because we meet regularly with the Alpha Commander, many of the suites have offices and conference rooms. I’m currently working on the pack financials again when my enforcers walk in.

"We got Marissa processed: fingerprints, DNA, and a medical check. She's good to go," North reports.

"If you don't mind my saying this,” he continues, “I’m furious at Miles. What I witnessed last night was horrific."

"Have a seat, North." I motion to the side chair. "I’m not making excuses for Miles, because I think he made a lousy decision with Marissa. But no one talks about Cheating Mate Syndrome. It's pushed under the rug, and its victims are disregarded."

I lean back in my chair, stretch, and yawn. "This Friday, Rachel is going to conduct a workshop on CMS so that we can be better informed. The seminar will be identical to the one Dr. Skye showed us. Miles needs to be taught a lesson, too."

"That's a good idea. I like it." North nods. "She suffered horribly."

"We’re all in agreement then."

"Yes, Alpha."

The next morning turns out to be more of a cluster than I realized it would be.

I’m walking down the hallway at headquarters toward the conference room with a couple of other Alphas. As we enter the door, my senses are clouded. Before me stands the most beautiful female I’ve ever seen, with long silver hair and sparkling eyes.Goddess, I have to look away from her before I embarrass myself.AsI turn away, I notice another male in the room.

"Ah, you must be Charlie." I shake his hand. "I'm Alpha Rex Stone of the Wind Howl Pack."

I turn to this beautiful creature, and before I can shut my mouth, I blurt, "And this cute little thing must be your assistant." I can't stop myself as I eye her up and down. She’s dressed in a grey business suit, with a skirt short enough to make my mouth dry.Like an alphahole, I want to take her home with me. But I only continue to make things worse.

"Why don't you be a good girl and go get us some coffee?" I tell her.Goddess, did I really just say that out loud?I turn back to the male in the room to hide my embarrassment.

"So, tell me about your business, Silver Wolf Development or some such." I try to change the subject and cover my cringeworthy remarks. I fail miserably, and it only gets more uncomfortable.

I notice the other male is staring at the female in the room with a look of abject horror. I glance back at her warily. The room is still, as if no one is breathing. Three more alphas walk in as she goes off in a deadly quiet voice.

"Alpha Stone," She grits out. "I’m Charlie Marks, owner of SilverShe-Wolf Tech Development." She points to the other male. "Roland is my assistant and will handle all your needs. I would recommend you not callhima good boy or a cute little thingas we’re in a business environment, and those terms are not only very offensive, but sexist."

My mouth drops open as I rub my hand over my face. I’m mortified.

"Be thankful I’m a reasonable female," she continues, "or I’d rip your head off right now." She flashes a scary smile.

"Furthermore, don't you dare call me or any other female a 'good girl' again! Do you think your tiny brain can understand that?" She smirks at my obvious discomfort at her dressing me down. "It’s belittling!"

I’m at a loss for words. My mouth opens and closes, like a fish out of water, gasping for air.

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