The King's Return

38| YOUR GIRLFRIEND IS LUCKY

AMIRA'S POV

I have only been here for two days and now I am being told there is a possibility that we will be evaluated based on our performance.

I don't know how that will turn out because I am not even used to this job yet. I do admit that they are treating me well but I don't know if I'll get used to it before the evaluation begins.

If there is something I am sure of, it is that I don't want to lose this job. I can't afford to lose it which means I will have to work harder and impress whoever will be conducting it.

It is the only way I can guarantee my place in this company permanently.

"What can he do to me? I know this is his company but his father is still the chairman of the board which means he can't just fire me without his father's approval."

I've been trying to avoid any talk about Logan since I got here. I know this is his company and that I will probably hear about him every day but if I can still avoid hearing his name, I will do it.

I don't know if it's true but everybody is saying that the evaluation was organised by him a week ago, before I even arrived but was only finalised today.

I just pray that he is not the one who will be conducting it because if he is, I don't know how I will handle being around him.

I know there were lots of misunderstandings between us and that they need to be cleared somehow but I just don't think I'm ready to face him or if I'll ever forgive him for everything.

I have been thinking about the guy he killed too and every time I do think about that, I feel like I don't even know Logan at all.

"What are you thinking?" I heard someone's voice behind me.

"Huh?" I knew he said something but I just didn't know what he said.

"I was asking you what you were thinking. Are you okay?" I don't know who he is and I don't know if he also works here too. I know one thing though, he's human just like all the staff I've met in this company.

"Nothing." I didn't know what to say to him. I've never been used to being around guys in my life. The only guys in my life have always been Sebastían, Julían and my father until Logan came into the picture.

Those are the only guys I've had a proper conversation with, others, it was just because I didn't have a choice since we attended the same school or belonged to the same pack. And my brother left home when I was a child.

"I'm Trey Smith, you?"

"Amira Rodriguez." I decided to return the smile that he was giving me.

"Nice to meet you, Amira. Are you new here? I don't remember seeing you before." He was smiling at me the whole time.

"I only came here two days ago. You also work here?"

"Not every day. I am a student and I need extra cash, especially now."

"Now? Why?" I have never been curious about strangers but somehow, I just feel like talking to him more.

"I just found out that I'm going to be a father soon which means things are no longer the same. I don't want my girlfriend or my child to lack anything as long as I am still alive. I am everything they have."

I found myself smiling at that. He is still young but somehow he has a sense of responsibility.

"Your girlfriend is lucky to have you." I couldn't help but say that because it is true.

"I'm the lucky one. You have no idea how difficult it is to meet your soul mate these days. I am lucky to have met mine at this age, the one person made just for me." That sounds like something a werewolf like me would say.

"I met her three years ago and I am not ashamed to admit that I fell in love with her at that moment."

"She sounds like a wonderful person."

"She is. She is like you actually."

"Like me? How?"

"She looks like you though I'm sure she is younger. She's also a werewolf, just like you." I couldn't hide my shocked expression.

"How did you know I'm a werewolf?" Is it that obvious? Does everybody here notice that too?

"I've been with Freedom for three years now. I know a werewolf when I see one. I also know that Mr Morningstar and his son are also werewolves.

"According to what Freedom said, they aren't ordinary werewolves, they are royalty. I have never met them in real life though, only saw them in pictures and on TV. Have you met them? I guess since Mr Logan is your king, you've probably met him before."

What was I thinking when I said I will be able to avoid hearing Logan's name? It seems like I will never be able to escape from him in this life.

"Amira?"

"Sorry. You were saying?"

"I was asking if you've met the king and his father."

I didn't know how to answer that. A part of me wanted to deny it and lie to Trey but another part of me hated the idea of denying ever meeting Logan.

I was about to answer him when a voice I didn't expect to hear anywhere in America interrupted me. "Amira..." I turned to look at him.

There he was, looking good as ever. I couldn't stop myself from running to his open arms. I missed him so much.

"Big brother!" I hugged him tightly. "I missed you."

"I missed you too, hermanita." He kept brushing my hair just like he always did when I was a child. It's been long since I last saw him in person.

I have always loved being in my brother's arms and I think I spent most of my childhood in his arms more than I was in my mother's arms.

I didn't even realise I was crying until I heard him telling me that it's okay. "You don't have to cry anymore, your big brother is here now. I promise I'm not leaving you again."

I hugged him tightly when he said that. Even though I didn't grow up around him, he has always been my source of strength. Whenever he called, we would speak for hours.

He broke the hug and led me to where I was sitting with Trey. He took the seat next to mine and wiped the tears from my eyes.

"How are you holding up?" He kept smiling at me the whole time.

"I'm doing good, brother. As you can see, I found myself a job." He looked around, still smiling.

"I can see that. I see I don't have to worry about that anymore." He looked at Trey. "You are?" I've never seen my brother this serious.

"Trey Smith. I'm Amira's colleague and I was hoping to be her new friend." Did he have to say that?

"Her new friend? How long have you known my sister? I guess you just met her today, which means you know nothing about her."

"You are right about that but you are also wrong. I may have met her today but I know a lot about her. I know you're worried about her but you don't have a reason to, I have a mate already."

"Well, in that case, don't mind me. Just protect her for me, will you? I know I'm not going to be around her a lot and that means during those times, I will be at peace knowing she has someone by her side." He looked at me and I found myself smiling.

"When did you get here? You didn't tell me." I couldn't hide my curiosity.

"This morning, I wanted to surprise you. Your sister-in-law wanted to come with me but then I promised her that I will try my best to convince you to come with me to our new apartment."

He doesn't need to convince me, I've always wanted to meet my sister-in-law in person. I am not going to let this opportunity pass me by.

"By the look on your face, it seems I don't have to. Your sister-in-law will be happy."

LOGAN'S POV

"The castle feels empty without him, isn't it?"

"Father. I thought you were in New York." I stood up from my seat to give him a hug.

"I was but then I came back. If I had known that Alex is going there, I would've waited for him"

"He was really hoping to spend time with you. You rarely stay here and you didn't visit him much when he was in London. He is young but he is very sharp."

"I know, which is why I'll be going back tomorrow morning. I would love to spend time with him as well and since you're here, I will also check how the company is doing on your behalf."

I almost forgot about it! I had planned to go do an evaluation next week and I have been so busy that I almost forgot. Amira's leaving has left me distracted.

"You don't have to do that Dad, I will be going to San Francisco next week. Just spend time with Alex and I will do the rest."

I'm not going to lie and say that my father is a bad father but he is different with Alex.

With us, Samantha and I, he always spent time with us when we were young and he still enjoys being with us but I don't know what's different when it comes to my little brother.

I know if it wasn't for saving his life, my stepmother would still be alive but it wasn't Alex's fault and our father shouldn't blame him for it.

I know Alex too wishes that his mother didn't die because he wanted to make sure that he lived but it's not something he can easily change.

What has happened has happened and no matter how much we want it to change, it can never be undone and I think my father needs to understand that.

"I know you might think that I'm a bad father and I agree with you. I always avoid Alex as much as I can even though I know he didn't have a choice in the matter.

"I brought this to myself. I don't regret having him as my son but a part of me always wishes that I didn't get his mother pregnant with him. That way, she would still be alive.

"Every time I spend with him, it reminds me of her and I am trying my best to move on. I am trying my best to pretend like it doesn't hurt that I failed to save her.

"I failed my own mate and every time I see Alex, I feel like I will fail him too and as a result, I choose to stay away which sometimes seems impossible.

"I miss him every single day when I'm gone just like I miss you and Bella. You all are my children and I love you."

I know that he loves us but he should show Alex that he does. He doesn't spend time with him during his birthday and even though Alex is still young, he knows it very well.

Kids are very sensitive when it comes to things like that, they're different from us. Even if Alex doesn't pay attention to this now, he will start to ask questions when he grows older.

"I am not blaming you Dad but you should try to make it up to him. He is a child and he will forgive you easily if you apologise. As long as you don't make promises you can't keep, you will be fine.

"My little brother doesn't like to be lied to."