Going Against the Alpha

Chapter 11 -The Meeting

Alpha John’s POV

I get to town, shift, and put my clothes back on. I have a secret office space in one of the buildings that I own in town. I only have my special clients meet me here. There is not much in this building. It has two stories. On the first floor, there is only security and a receptionist. 

On the second floor, there is my assistants’ desk/workspace as soon as you step out of the elevator. I have a medium-size office, a large conference room, and a panic room that I have turned into a storage room. I turned the panic room into a storage room to keep my most confidential files safe. The only way to get in is through a thermal fingerprint. 

Good evening Mr. Odette. I nod. At the same time, I was making my way to the elevators.

I look at the time less than 5 minutes now. I mind link, Felix. I need you to make a pot of coffee and get the conference room set up ASAP.

 “You got it, boss!” I chose to have a male assistant, so if my wife ever finds out, she cannot say I was hiding this office because of a slutty assistant. I step off the elevator to see Felix holding the conference door open. Is everything ready, I ask? “Yes, sir, everything is set just how you like it.” Thank you, Felix. She should be here, any minute.

Right, this way, ma'am. Felix, please close the door on your way out. Thank you for meeting me today. Please take a seat. Would you like some coffee? “Alpha John, let's get to the point I do not have time for pleasantries or small talk today.” I stiffen at her words.

 If we had not already been working together as long as we have been, I would not have taken such disrespect. But nevertheless, I need her to work her magic. Kamila found her mate. It is an alpha but from a smaller pack. I can no longer go with my original plan. We can only put a spell on Claudette. 

If we put it on Kamila, Alpha Denver will question why he no longer feels the mating bond between the two of them. This will bring attention to my operations that I do not want to be discovered. Not to mention my plan to gain more pack members. Claudette cannot find her mate.

 For my plan to work, I have to be able to arrange a marriage for her. I need this done by Tuesday. “John, is this the only change in your plan? Only one person and the day that I need to do it by?” she asks. Yes, it is. Why do you seem like this is not a priority? I ask her in an annoyed toned. As she goes to leave, she says, “John, We have been working together for how long now? This is a walk in the park.” By the way, do not forget to keep Claudette away from any unmated males until Tuesday.”  

Third Person POV

As I am leaving the building, a black SUV pulls up. The driver rolls the window down, saying, get in. Against my better judgment, I do as I am told. Inside I’m greeted by the man with reddish-brown hair. His cold stare immediately sends a chill down my spine. 

The only word he says is to the driver “GO.” The entire 15 to 20 car ride is nothing but silence. We arrive at what looks like a run-down motel. As I’m looking around, I hear his cold voice say room 18 1st floor. I get out and look back, but he does not move. I guess he is not coming with me. 

I think to myself probably for the best. He makes my skin crawl, which starts to make me nervous. What can his boss be like? He must be the devil if his lackey is that scary. I push all the fear out of my head. I can not let them smell my fear, or I’m done for. I close my eyes before entering the room and think about all the reasons I started working with people like this.

 I’m now feeling pissed off again. Alright, I’m ready for this meeting. I open the door to a room with two beds, a small table, and what looks like a sad excuse for a small bathroom. The one thing missing from this room is the person I am supposed to be meeting.

Bam! I jump in the air, spinning around so quick to see what caused the loud noise behind me. I see a very gorgeous tall, tan man with sandy brown hair and blue eyes. His piercing blue eyes never leave mine as he walks closer. He stops at the table and pulls out the chair for me to sit down. I take my seat, waiting for him to start. 

“So, My beta tells me that you needed to meet with me.” Yes, I did. As I’m talking, I am watching his every move. I need to get a feel for how this partnership is going to go.

Alpha John’s plan has changed. He no longer wants to put a spell on both his daughters. He has now requested that the spell be put on only Claudette. He wishes to set up an arranged marriage for her. I am supposed to cast a spell on Claudette on Tuesday. This will keep her and her mate from feeling the mating bond. Yet, you want me to make her believe that you are her mate? Right? He nods his head.

If I do that, won't Alpha John know that I have betrayed him? His lips curve up into a devious smile. “No, not necessarily because he has already approached me about the arranged marriage. I am just making sure I do not have any problems with her.” His voice holds no emotion.