The Alpha's mate

Old friends and new enemies

Jannelle POV

After my conversation with Zack I felt a little awkward. I was so sure he was more to me than just a friend. He was so sweet with his reply. Thinking over our conversation I realized he was kind of vague with his reply. Sure he said we were friends since we were kids but when I told him I thought we were more he didn’t deny me or say we were just friends. Maybe there was something more to it, I thought as I laid in my bed flipping through channel after channel of boring day time television.  I started drifting off when I heard a loud obnoxious voice yelling in the hallway. “Where is my best friend?! She was taken here two days ago and I wasn’t told!!” I heard a nurse say, “Ma’am please calm down, if you’ll just tell me who your friend is I’d be happy to tell them you are here.” That’s when I heard my name. “Her name is Jannelle. Jannelle Vasco!” Then the voice got closer to my room and I became a little nervous. Who was this crazy lady shouting my name in the hallway? Just then, my door burst open and in came this crazy looking young girl no more than 25 with beautiful bright red curly hair all panicked. “Oh my Goddess Jannelle are you ok??? I was so worried about you! “ She started crying and I instinctively motioned for her to come closer and I grabbed her hand. Hi, I’m sorry I wish I could say I remember you but I don't. I was told I was brought here by ambulance two days ago. I have no memory of who I am or anyone else. I do not know what happened to me.  Suddenly this fiery red head stopped crying and became angry. “You were brought here two days ago and have absolutely no idea who you are, who I am or why you are here?” I became a little nervous about her reaction and decided I should mention Zack’s name. Hoping that she would recognize it and maybe call him. Maybe you could call Zack? He was with me yesterday for a while. Maybe he could fill in some blanks. He seems to know me very well. “That’s a great idea! He definitely has some explaining to do!” She said. Well while you are at it maybe you could find out how he feels about me, I said shyly. Her hands dropped to her sides and a huge smile spread across her face. “Oh I could tell you...I can tell you everything. My name is Megan by the way.” Zack POV

OK everyone listen up. Today’s meetings are going to run long so I hope everyone had a good night sleep and a ton of coffee this morning. We have several dealerships opening up in the next 6 months along with several condos being built in the next 3 months. Alice, I will need you to coordinate with Marcus in the Westville office. He has the plans drawn up to put our plans in motion for the condo’s. I need you to make sure he stays on track and we hit our goal and on time! I emphasized. “Yes sir, I will send him an email after the meeting.” Alice replied. Perfect! Thank you Alice.  Next on the agenda….as much as it pains me to say, Jannelle still has not gotten her memory back so while she is out of the office, Greg, you will step up and fill her position. Greg raised his hand nervously. “Excuse me sir but I don’t know the first thing about Jannelle’s job. What will I be doing?” he asked. Jannelle is responsible for all of our accounts. Money coming in and money going out. She works closely with all of the project development managers and makes sure that everything lines up with the budgets. It’s a tough position and she is a tough act to follow but I think you can handle it. If you have any questions  feel free to email, text or call me. “ Yes sir, thank you.” Greg said. That’s all I have for today everyone. Let’s get to work. “But sir you said we had a long day” came a voice from the back. None other than Carmen Mendoza. Yes I did Carmen, that was just to get you all going. Unless you would like to keep everyone here and from doing their jobs. Everyone groaned and rolled their eyes. I let out a laugh and said ok team back to your jobs. I’ll see you all later. The boardroom cleared out, everyone had gone back to their own desks or offices except Carmen. Oh Goddess here we go. Carmen! I said. How can I help you? I think you know how you can help me Mr. DeMarchis. Her words were like ice and it sent a chill down my spine. I began to gather my documents together and put them in my briefcase. I started making my way to the door when I heard her following me. I continued making my way to my office. Once inside I closed the door behind me. She was far enough away that I didn’t hit her with the door but she  soon opened it behind me. Well I guess come on in I said as I  sat behind my desk. “Why do you play coy Zack?” she asked with lust in her  eyes. Carmen we have been down this road before. I cannot express this enough. We are not a thing. I am not interested. You are my employee and a member of my pack. Please don’t take my kindness and generosity to mean anything more than that. Carmen frowned but did not stray from  her mission. She made her way over to my desk and hopped on top of it. I sighed and looked away. She quickly slid over in front of me and straddled the chair while still remaining on the desk. “Come on now baby I know you want it. Just a taste?” She said as she reached down and grabbed herself and then stuck her finger in my face. I couldn’t help the gag reflex. The look of disgust on her face was priceless. “I can’t believe you just did that,” she said. Me? You come into my office and start m**********g in front of me and then try to make me “taste you” and I am the disgusting one, I said as I made a disgusted gesture. “Well you are lonely and I know how often you stare at my ass Zack! Carmen, If I have ever given you the impression that I was interested in you then I sincerely apologize. It was never my intention to lead you on. Truth be told my heart is already spoken for and I couldn't care less about you. The look of sheer anger that flashed over her face spoke volumes. She immediately got off of my desk and stormed out slamming my door in the process. I shook my head and just focused back on work. Until I had a thought, I wondered what Jannelle is doing right now. Then, I got a call.

Carmen POV

His heart is spoken for? He is in love with some other shewolf? Who?? I will kill her! I will destroy her! I immediately started thinking about all of the women I’d ever seen him with. Only one came to mind.  Jannelle! That little b***h! I actually started to be nice to her. Well maybe not nice but I didn’t do to her what I do to the other females in this office. Why her? What was so great about her? I am Carmen Mendoza for crying out loud. Doesn’t he know who I am? Well, he is going to choose me! I’ll show him the best choice. I just have to figure out how to get her out of the picture.