Little Dove

Chapter 8

Emilys POV

After we pull up to Morning Rise we exchanged a few words and he kissed me on my forehead. My body felt like pressure was building up, like I couldn't breath, and heat... my body felt like it was on fire. I wanted more... but I couldn't. You don't even know him Emily, calm down. I really don't know him, then why is my body reacting to his touch like this? I went from totally infuriated with him this morning, tossing my vitamins down the garbage disposal to feeling light headed and breathless.

I grab my bag and start heading to the coffee shops front entrance, and stop to turn around and watch him drive off. I feel a pang in my chest, feeling alone and sad to watch him leave me.

My phone beeps loud Ugh, I still haven't changed that awful sound.

Sadie: Um... Excuse me. But I believe I asked you to text me when you got home! I called you 4 times and no answer. Answer Me!!!

Emily: Omg Sadz I'm so sorry. I'm good! I have soo much to tell you about. Nicholas and I are done.. I caught him cheating on me. I don't want to get into it right now, heading into the shop.

Sadie: What??? I knew it. I knew I didn't like him. I told you that too! I told you I didn't trust his ass. I wont ask you a bunch of questions now, but you better give me details later! What about tall sexy scary dude....

Emily: hahaha his name is Phoenix.. I'll fill you in later! I love you

Sadie: You better!! Muah!

I put my phone in my back pocket and head in the shop to see a cheerful Fiona humming away while she makes a latte for a customer.

Phoenix POV

I felt the lust dripping off of Emily before she got out of the car. I wanted to lose control and have her, but I know I can't. I need her to know everything before I take anything further with her. She needs to know about who she really is. As she exits the car, my heart aches to pull her back in. I don't trust anyone around her, if someone hurts so much as a hair on her head, I will lose all of my self control.

As she walks across the street to the front entrance of Morning Rise I spot Alison, my secretary, with a cup of coffee. She watched Emily get out of my car and walk to the shop. Her face turned a shade of crimson and anger radiated from her. Typical Alison, not having her way again.

I wait to make sure Alison leaves the parking lot, and drive off to Sterling CO. Entering the building, I'm greeted by all of my employees on the first floor. I grunt, and nod to each one not making eye contact, not caring, all I can focus on, is seeing Emily again later today. Taking the elevator up to my office floor I fling the door open and grab a clean set of clothes to change into. After many late hours working here in the past, I keep a few sets just incase. Knock Knock "Come in" I yell to whoever is on the other side and sit in my office chair.

Damnit Alison. "Good Morning Mr. Sterling. I brought you a coffee.. from Morning Rise hmm..." She purrs and walks over to take a seat in my lap. I breath in her scent and it smells like she bathed in perfume, it burns my senses and instantly gives me a headache. "Up Alison" "Oh... Okay.. I just thought that maybe you needed space yesterday and might want to rekindle today. I missed you baby" she plays with my hair on the back of my head. "If you have nothing business related to report to me, you can leave" She stands up and crosses her arms on her chest.

"Oh, is it about that little tiny rat I saw leaving your car this morning hmm?" My blood boils and rage is about to consume me. a loud growl comes out "LEAVE!" I slam my fists down on the desk. Alison scrambles up, with fear written across her face, and walks speedily to the door and out.

Alisons POV

As I was getting coffee for my sweet Prince this morning, Nothing could have prepared me for what I saw. A Rat. Yes, a Rat with long black hair exits my mans car. Unfortunately I couldn't see in because his damn tint is so dark, but I Know that was his car. I've been in it so many times. She must work at that coffee shop.

I have been waiting for years for Phoenix to come back and realize I am his mate, that I am the rightful Future Queen. It only makes sense, his family loves me, which is why I am his secretary. We have amazing sex... or did. Ever since he came back from the Europe division, he changed. I don't understand.

Phoenix POV

I need to get out of here once my meetings are done and clear my head. I have three weeks until I need to go on my territory rounds and visit all of my packs in the north territory.

After 6 meetings of pure torture, constantly thinking of Emily and how her work day is going, I head out to the elevator and down to the parking garage. It's 4 PM which means my Little Dove has another hour at the Library. I figure I'll drive to my apartment here locally and get cleaned up. My home is about a 45 minute drive out of town, so I bought an apartment here locally in the human town to be able to stay close to my business, when I need to.

Pulling up to the beautiful skyrise I park my car in the parking garage. They have tried to get me to use their valet services for quite a while now, but I don't want anyone driving my car except me. "Good evening Mr. Sterling" Alex, the bellman greets me at the door and follows me to the elevator to press the top floor penthouse suite.

"Your floor, sir" Alex says as the doors open. "Thank you Alex, I will be heading back out in 30 minutes. Please arrange security on my floor once I head out" I hand him a generous tip, give him a nod and head to my suite. My apartment is pretty bare minimal, as I am not here very often. Yet it still adorns the luxury look of a penthouse. Large panoramic views overlooking the city, beautiful light fixtures and furniture my Mother had hand picked.

I take a quick warm shower and change into dark wash jeans and a white button up dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up half way, and finish off with a bit of pomade in my hair. Lets go get our girl Jet says in my head and I agree. I head out of the elevator with a quick nod to Alex, get in the car and drive off to the Town Library.

When I park, it's about 4:45, I don't want to bother her and come in, so I stand waiting outside. I can see her from here through the windows, she looks so carefree, so delicate so... perfect as her pony tail sways from side to side.

A young man, maybe in his 20s walks up to her and touches her arm, as she turns around and smiles at him. They start talking while I feel my rage building inside me. Flinging the doors open and taking large strides over to him, all I can see is black as I grab his arm forcefully and pull him back "Keep your filthy hands off of her!" He looks stunned and scared.

"Phoenix!! Stop! He was just asking where the Non-Fiction section was. I'm so sorry sir, It's right up there to the left" She points to the direction, as he walks off in a hurry. "I.. I'm sorry he touched you... and" I stutter. "No, Stop! There's no excuse for what you just did. This is my job Phoenix. You can't come in here and yell at my customers!" She whisper yells at me. She looks so cute when she's angry.

I take the hand she has held out with her finger pointing at me and pull her in to my chest, the electricity goes through the both of us. "I'm very sorry Little Dove.. It wont happen again, I lost control". She relaxes completely against me the moment our bodies touch and lets out a sigh. "It's okay Phoenix... but please.. please control yourself from now on." "I'll wait outside in the car until you are done." I breath in her scent and give her a kiss on the top of her head and walk to the doors.