Chapter 7: Blue orbs

Milano Raymond.

I was in a deep sleep when it felt like someone called me. It wasn't like someone called my name but an unfamiliar feeling as if an invisible force was pulling me towards the window. I looked at the clock and it's thirty minutes past nine. I never sleep this long. My wakeups have always been 5 in the morning. Today I had to take a day off as I have been working really hard for the past week and rarely got any rest. It was early morning when I returned after signing the deal with the German company.

My body really needed to rest after the 9 hour flight. My body refused to get down from the bed but my heart fluttered like a butterfly. I dragged myself out of the bed and walked towards the window. Mr. Donald Shultz, Dad's old beta, got out of his car. My eyes darted to the passenger side of the car. A girl got down from the passenger side. When she turned I was literally shocked to see her face. Who on Earth wears a mask that covers the whole face and that too in the daylight. It's not like there is some masquerade party here at the mansion.

I have known Donald from the time I could remember. He was my father's beta even before I was born. He wasn't there when I was born. He had to leave his beta's position for some personal reasons. He returned back to the pack when I was already 7 years old. He resumed back as the beta of the pack and served until I became the Alpha. As far as I know he doesn't have anyone as a family. His wife passed away a few years back and he doesn't have any children. Then who is this girl and why am I having this unusual feeling just by seeing her. I have never felt attracted towards anyone, not even towards my late wife. Maybe I have exhausted myself so much at work that my mind needs some distraction. Maybe I am just curious because the girl is under a mask. With that thought, I went to do my morning rituals. I didn't feel like taking a bath and so I just freshened up and came out.

It's already way past breakfast time. My stomach is grumbling and I need my morning coffee. But no one dares to enter my room let alone bring me coffee. It's been like that since that night 3 years back. That night I lost everything, my wife and my baby. That night for the first time after taking up the alpha position I felt helpless. I couldn't do anything to protect my family. Until that night I used to be kind and gentle towards everyone.

It's been three years since I became cold and stone hearted towards everyone including my family. No one including my parents and grandmother dared to be close to me. I literally shut down my heart for anyone to enter. I became a heartless businessman and a very fierce alpha. No one outside the pack now dares to touch my pack members. My room is a no-entry zone and no one except my mother enters to clean it. Even my mother is allowed to enter my room only in my presence. Maids either hide or just stand with a bow head when they see me. That's also the reason I have to go down to have my breakfast.

I walked out of my room and was on my way toward the stairs when I heard some voices from Dad's study. It was rare that he got a visitor. Who could it be? Should I go inside or not? Dad has his private life like I do and I shouldn't interfere in his privacy. With that thought I walked towards the stairs and that's when I remembered that I hadn't checked my phone. I have kept it off since I returned from Germany. I am sure there will be lots of missed calls and messages along with mail. I hurried back to my room and grabbed my phone and switched it on. As expected, there were more than 20 missed calls and messages. Most of the calls were from my assistant. I called him at once.

“Good morning sir.” Liam greeted me on the first ring. Liam has been working as my assistant since the time I took over the company. He is also my beta and his wolf form is Kyle.

“Liam, what's the emergency that you had to call me a dozen times? I need rest after such a long journey and it is your responsibility to make sure that I don't get disturbed.”

“I am extremely sorry sir, I know you should take a rest and I shouldn't be disturbing you. But I have to inform you about an important situation. Something needs your urgent attention.” Liam tried to describe.

“Tell me then what's the emergency?” I asked.

“One of our biggest investors wants to back out of our contract and I think it's a warning sign from the blue moon pack.” Liam said, making me frown.

“What do you mean Liam? You know we never mix our business with the pack affairs. Then what makes you think that it's a warning sign?” I asked.

“Coleman Associates want to terminate the contract and that too without any valid reason. I have come to know from reliable sources that the new Alpha is going to take charge soon and he will also be declared as the new king of their province. You know that the blue moon pack has been run by the Coleman family after their Alpha, King Charles Coleman and his wife were killed in a car accident. As far as I know they have been waiting for the Alpha's lost child to return. They might have lost hope and it's not good to run a pack without Alpha for such a long time.” Liam said,

I have heard about the tragedy that happened to the alpha of the blue moon pack and how the pack has remained without an Alpha for so long. But I don't understand why this thing has any connection with terminating the contract.

“But Liam, I don't understand why they want to terminate our business contract. We have never indulged in any of their pack matters.” I asked.

“You know that there was no coordination between the members of the Coleman family. Every member had different opinions even in business matters. If it was not for Mr Buchanan, the whole blue moon pack would have scattered a long time ago. I think the fight among the members of the Coleman family has gone beyond the limits that even Mr Buchanan couldn't solve. Anyways, I have fixed a meeting with the Colemans for tomorrow.” Liam informed me.

“That's great Liam because I'm not in the mood to handle any such meetings today. Just take care of the business until I am back.” I said and hung up.

I left the room and walked towards the stairs. As I came down, I saw Mr Donald standing in the hallway as if waiting for someone. As soon as he saw me, he greeted me with a little bow.

“Good morning Young master.” Leo is my wolf name.

“Good morning Donald. Came here with some business?” I asked.

“Yes, alpha. I came here with a girl for the position of Baker. I also had some business with your father.” Donald said,

“Donald, what do you know about blue moon packs? I want details about the Coleman family including what happened years back to their Alpha.” I asked as I know really well that Donald was there when that tragedy happened. Suddenly he changed the topic of conversation and said pointing to my back.

“Here she comes.” Donald pointed to my back and again I felt the same sensation. I slowly turned around and my heart skipped a beat. There stood the same girl with the mask. The only thing I could see was her blue orbs which just pierced through my green ones. I just wanted to take her in my arms. She stopped in her tracks as soon as our eyes met.

"Sarah, let's go dear."

"Young master, I would like to take your leave. I will be back soon with all the necessary details." Donald gave a small bow before leaving with the girl. My insides did a somersault when she passed me. I couldn't stop myself anymore and so asked Pamila.

"Who is that girl and why was she wearing a mask?"

"Young master, she is our new dessert maker. She will be joining by next month. She is an acid attack survivor and has a half burnt face. That's why she was wearing a mask." Pamila replied.

"Did you see her face?" I asked to make sure that the information I just heard was true.

"Yes and anyone who sees it will definitely get frightened." Pamila replied.

"Is she one of our kind? I didn't get the smell." I asked again.

"No master, she is a human and I think Madam Raymond appointed her just because Mr. Shultz brought her."

Hearing this I just walked towards the stairs without another word.