Meredith's POV
Cole pulls out my chair and, as I sit, I keep my eyes on the table ahead, instead of on the individuals whom I can feel currently staring down at me.
They know I'm not her.
Not his mate.
They also know I'm not his pack member... not even a wolf.
So why am I with him?... a question I've been starting to ask myself more and more....
Sure, I'm good with paperwork, with people... but surely it would be easier for Cole, less work to have a wolf as a helping hand beside him?
"This is Meredith" Cole says simply as he takes a seat beside me.
"My new assistant" he supplies, classic Cole, with not a word more than what's needed.
"It's lovely to meet you" Alpha Antony smiles meekly, his Beta however, not dissuaded as he continues to stare down at me.
Cole clears his throat, g
