The Lycan Alpha’s Claim Lust Beneath the Full Moon

Scarlet Smith’s POV

I checked my hair one more time in the mirror. It looked just the same as it did two minutes ago - as frizzy and unmanageable as usual. Giving up on it, I got out and hurried toward the huge office building. I didn't want to be late on my first day.

The elevator took me right up to the top. Lycan Investments owned a building in one of the nicest parts of town. Zane Carter, their CE0, was a legend in the business world.

I still couldn’t believe that I landed a job as his assistant. I stepped into the office, staring around nervously. I got to the reception desk.

"Hello, I'm Scarlet Smith. It's my first day here."

The receptionist gave me a sparkling smile.

“Hey, Scarlet! I'm Tasha. I've been expecting you. Your desk is this way."

I followed her, looking around. I haven't been there before. I haven't even met Mr. Carter yet. My interview was conducted on Skype by one of Zane's top employees, Victoria Nicholas.

It seemed odd at the time, but as I looked around, I started to realize that my interview wasn't the only unusual thing about the company.

There were tall glass windows, but all of them were covered by thick curtains. The inside of the office was lit by a chandelier hanging in the middle of the ceiling

The people, too, weren’t what I expected. A lot of them are normal-looking, like Tasha and me. Some of the others, though... I could only describe them as supermodels.

They were tall and pale and moved with a grace that was usually reserved for cats. Their eyes seemed to see everything. They looked at everyone else as though they knew exactly what they were thinking.

Get a grip, Scarlet. They're just people. You're nervous, that's all.

“You'll be sitting here. For now, you can start sorting Mr. Carter's emails. Take out the advertisements and prioritize the rest in order of urgency.”

I could do that. I did something similar at my old job.

"Thanks, Tasha. When do I meet Mr.Carter? I assume he has instructions for me?”

Tasha laughed lightly, "You don't go to Mr.Carter - he calls you in. He is aware that you’ll be here today. He'll call for you when he needs you."

I was hoping to meet him right off, but I was sure I would see him soon enough.

“Thanks, I'll get started."

I spent an hour sorting through emails. It was mostly the usual nonsense. I quickly organized them into different folders for Mr.Carter's attention.

I had questions for him about how he wanted certain things handled, but I didn’t want to make a bad impression by barging into his office when I wasn’t needed.

“Scarlet?" Victoria came over, her arms full of papers, "Mr. Carter will see you now.”

I tried now to show my nerves as I walked to the clearly labeled office.

I knocked, and a voice called for me to enter.

When I did, my feet came to a halt. I couldn’t help but stare at Mr. Carter.