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ONE
WILDER
FIVE YEARS AGO
Wilder Wolverton pushed through the big glass windows, not even bothering to glance at the two stylized and intertwined W embossed on the glass.
Little details like that were just that—too little to be noticed.
He didn’t have the time to appreciate how the Blood Moon Agency offices looked. There were people hired to do that.
His job was to run the place.
Not just the main Blood Moon Agency offices in London but all of their branches. Even the ones in New York City.
Wilder Wolverton was the CEO. The pack alpha. The big brother.
All of his roles consumed his life. How could they not? So many people relied on him.
As Wilder walked across the lobby, the security guards tipped their heads to him. The marble floor caught the light streaming through the massive windows, and he squinted against it as the elevator doors finally closed. It had been a long night.
All his nights were long, given his inability to sleep.
On the way up to the top floor, Wilder took a few deep breaths. There was a lot to do today. As usual. His day started with a meeting with a new client.
This annoyed him.
Wilder hadn’t met personally with a client in years. Not since he had taken over the CEO position for his father. He had people for that. He had to manage thousands of employees and make sure every cog was in its place and running as they were meant to.
But this guy—this obnoxious human—insisted.
Against his better judgment, Wilder had agreed to take the meeting.
He regretted it in a big way. He had a conference call with Axton Lupine, his cousin and one of the main people he leaned on, in the New York City offices. Then he had a lunch meeting with some of the older pack members to discuss their investments.
“Mr. Wilder,” Padma, his assistant and right-hand woman, was waiting for him. No sooner was he leaving the elevator that she thrust a cup of coffee into his hands. “I trust you had a good morning. Certainly doesn’t look like it was a good night. Did you getanysleep?”
“Hmm.”
“Have you tried those supplements I ordered? They’re supposed to help.”
“Padma,” he warned.
She waved him off. “It’s been busy here. The conference room is all set for your meeting. Coffee and the usual snacks are already laid out, but you should know…”
Wilder stopped walking and turned toward Padma. She never faltered. It was one of the reasons he appreciated her work. She had balls of steel and a strong constitution.
“What?”
“They’re here already.”
He shook his head. “Thirty minutes early?” he grumbled. “What kind of business do they think we run?”
Padma shrugged. “I’ve got no clue, but I don’t like him. I feel bad for his poor wife. He hasn’t let her speak at all, but he hasn’tstoppedtalking. He’s arrogant, He called medarlingand asked if I could bring him fresh cream. Oh!” she added animatedly. “He already dropped the S-word.”
He arched a brow in surprise. “He’s human?”
Padma nodded.
