The Lady Boss's Bodyguard

A smile formed on Solana’s lips when she heard her mother’s whining on the other line. “When are you coming home, baba?” “I’ll be there in five days.” “But I miss you.” “I know, Anya. I miss you, too.” “Did you buy the one I told you about?” Solana chuckled. Finally, the cat is out of the bag. “I’m at the mall right now. I’m a few steps closer to the store.” “Well, I won’t keep you. I love you, baba.” “I love you, too, mama.” Smile still plastered on her lips, she placed the phone back in her pocket. A while back when her mother called, the announcement from the mall’s paging station was currently broadcasting the event that was about to transpire that she was not able to understand her mother on the other line. She went to the nearest exit. It was the basement one of the biggest malls in the city. Solana shook her head when she saw the shopping bag in her other hand. Printed outside the bag was the expensive brand of shoes distributed around the globe. At the moment, she was about to finish the month-long general assembly of the allied packs in the continent. It was spearheaded by the alpha King of the American continent. Assemblies like this happened every three years to see the developments of the packs around the region. It also ensures that the pack still exists through the attendance of the pack’s current alpha. An alliance is also guaranteed to the attending packs. Support against rival packs is certain. It was supposed to be Calhun’s responsibility to attend the congress since he was the current Alpha of the Omitaa pack. However, the schedule for the convention was in time for his mate’s, the Luna, to deliver their first child. As the pack’s beta, it was Solana’s responsibility to assume the alpha’s obligation when he is not available. If she assumed the position when it was offered to her when she turned twenty-one five years ago, she would have been the alpha of the most peaceful pack in the continent. But, like what her mother did, she declined the offer despite it being her birthright. Her mother’s bloodline assured her the alpha position but her father’s lineage made her status questionable. Solana wanted to avoid complications in the future. She was about to go back inside when she heard a sound that appeared to be a plea for help. Solana looked around her. The three people nearby did not seem to hear the commotion from afar. She sighed. Perks of being supernatural. Using her sensitive hearing, she threads the area where the disturbance was. She heaved another deep sigh. Two men were holding a woman in both arms. The woman was trying to pull away from them. “Don’t touch me!” “Cover her mouth. We will attract attention.” “She bit me.” “Remove your filthy hand out of my face!” “Shut her up.” “No! Help!” “Ouch!” Solana placed the shopping bag on the floor. Tayen Alexander will not like it if the package is damaged but her mother will reprimand her if she learned that her daughter turned a blind eye when she saw someone in need. “Hey!” Three sets of eyes glanced her way. “I told you to shut her up!” She leisurely marched towards them. “She doesn’t like to come with you.” She said calmly. “This is none of your business. She’s my girlfriend.” “What?! Dream on, asshole!” A smile formed on her lips. The woman has guts. “Get her!” Before the man could aim at her, she punched him in the face. A roundhouse kick followed. The other man tried to hit her but his knuckle greeted her open palm. She enclosed her hand in his. She gripped harder before pulling him closer. She gave him an uppercut. An incoming kick to her side was received by the guy she was holding. Their groans resound in the quiet parking area. She bumped their heads together. They sprawled on the ground unconscious. Solan turned to the silent woman. Her mouth went ajar when she finally saw her face. The woman she saved stood at least four inches shorter in her five foot nine inches. But the three-inch stiletto helped reached at least Solana’s eyes. The woman said something but Solana was not able to comprehend the words. In her mind’s eye, there was only one single thought that has taken place. She found her mate! In the werewolf community, a mate is something to look forward to. A mate is a person every werewolf is destined to have. It was a promise made by the moon goddess, Selene, to bestow in each of her children. A mate can only be recognized starting at the age of seventeen in two ways. One was when their eyes meet. When a werewolf and his destined mate look at each other, the shifter will have the feeling of being blown away by the thoughts of being with the person. The conception of spending the rest of his life with the person followed as well as spending every waking moment with her. The other one was through touch. When the skin comes in contact with the destined made, a shiver of electricity run through the spine. She’s very gorgeous! She thought dreamily while ogling at her mate. “You! You are one of them!” Solana blinked her eyes. She finally understood what her mate was trying to say. She also realized that the woman was standing in front of her. Exasperation was plastered on the slightly shorter woman. A finger was also pointed at Solana’s face. While talking, the long, curly, brown hair of her mate was bouncing. Her expressive brown eyes were focused on Solana. Her wide, thin lips were painted with red lipstick and spouting accusations towards the tall woman. “What?” She finally asked. “You’re conniving with them!” “What is wrong with you, woman?” She uttered in disbelief. “This is your modus. You will come to the rescue of a helpless woman. She would think that you are here to help but in fact, you are conspiring with them!” Her jaw was almost on the floor at the words coming from her mate’s mouth. “Damn! You’re good.” She muttered with admiration. “Of course! I know your kind.” “Wow!” The woman huffed. She made a few deep breathes to compose herself. Solana shook her head. Her eyes went to the two men who were still on the floor. “You better go before these men woke up.” She muttered. “What?” “Call your lawyer and have him review the CCTV. I will coordinate with the security of this mall.” Questions flooded her mate’s eyes. Apprehension was shown in her pretty face. “Go before they woke up.” Her mate gave Solana another glance before leaving. A few minutes later, a green Lamborghini urus passed by. The car slowed down but the driver did not put the window down. However, Solana’s genes allowed her to see through the tinted windows. Her mate gazed at her with wonder before leaving the area.   She released a deep sigh. Disappointment knocks on her head when she realized that she was not to ask the woman’s name. She turned around when she heard incoming footsteps. Two uniformed guards showed up. She raised her arms when one of them pointed a gun at her. One of them went to Solana to check for weapons while the other inspected the unconscious men. “They harassed a woman a while ago. You can check the CCTV footage.” She disclosed the moment she put her hands down. “Can we have your contact details? It is needed for the investigation.’ “Sure.” “We’ll be in touch.” “Alright.” After giving her name and contact number, she left them. She went back to where she put her mother’s precious shoes.