Page 58 of His White Moonlight
“How long do I need to work here?And when are you and Dad free to have a conversation about college?I found several that I like with the programs I’m interested in.”
Her silence spoke volumes, but I didn’t verbally backtrack as I opened my sandwich and took a bite.As I chewed, I waited her out.
“We’re doing a lot of entertaining in the evenings and meetings during the day,” she said finally.“I’ll check our schedules and let you know.”
“Okay.I’ve gotten acceptance from all the universities I applied to.Before I make my selection and send the first payment, I’d hoped for your opinion.”
I took a bite as she digested that bit of shocking news.And it was shocking.I didn’t need a shifter nose to tell me that.Mom sat next to me and stole the sandwich from my hands to claim my attention.
“Where did you apply, Wrenly?”Worry laced her tone.
“Me going off to college isn’t something you should be afraid of, Mom.And your reaction right now is why I want to have a real conversation about it.Let’s wait until Dad can be here, too, that way I won’t interrupt your already busy day.”I removed my hands from hers and grabbed my sandwich.“Thank you for breakfast.It’s good.”
She didn’t stop me from leaving her office.
When I closed the door, I saw she was already reaching for her phone.Probably to tell Dad I was veering from whatever plans they’d set for me.
When I returned to my desk, Bennett’s door was closed, but the blinds were open.I could see he was on the phone.He wasn’t talking.He was listening to what looked like bad news.
Internally sighing, I sat at my desk, finished my breakfast, and waited for whatever hellstorm Bennett would unleash today.
“It makes no sense that they picked you for his secretary,” Milena said.
I didn’t bother looking at her as I responded, “Didn’t we already go over this?He finds your desperation annoying.”
She growled.
I looked her in the eye and shrugged.
Her pupils dilated.“Watch your back, Charity.”
“Wipe your drool, Bin.”
“Bin?”
“Bitch In Need.”
She was over the desk before I knew she was coming and had me pinned against the wall by my throat.From the corner of my eye, I saw Bennett move.The door banged open, and she was ripped away from me a second later.
I crumpled to the floor, holding my neck, and as I wheezed for air, I watched Bennett pin her to the wall like she had done to me.
“She is a Wulf.You will extend her the same respect you extend me, or you and your family can find another pack.Am I clear?”
“She—”
He slammed her against the wall.The drywall indented with a snap.
“Am I clear?”
People gathered at the opening of the office suite, watching the drama unfold.No one spoke, but I could feel their accusing gazes as Bennett waited for her answer.
“Clear,” she rasped.
He dropped her like a hot stone and turned toward me.He offered his hand, which I ignored as I got to my feet.
“In my office.Now,” he said.
Without looking at any of them, I marched into his office.He was right on my heels and closed the door behind us.Then he closed the blinds so they couldn’t see.
