THE ALPHA'S SECRET

Shadows of the Past

Elena awoke to the soft light of dawn filtering through her bedroom curtains. Her mind was a whirl of thoughts and emotions from the night before. Lucas, the powerful and enigmatic CEO she worked for, had revealed his deepest secret to her: he was a werewolf. The revelation had been shocking, but strangely, she felt a sense of relief. It explained so much about him—his intense presence, the mysterious incidents, and the palpable danger that seemed to surround him.

As she got ready for work, Elena couldn't help but replay their conversation in her mind. Lucas had been so earnest, so vulnerable. Despite the extraordinary nature of his confession, she had felt an undeniable truth in his words. And now, more than ever, she was determined to stand by him.

When she arrived at the office, she found Lucas already there, immersed in his work. He looked up as she entered, his eyes softening when they met hers.

"Good morning, Elena," he said, his voice warm.

"Good morning, Lucas," she replied, feeling a rush of emotions.

"Can we talk?" he asked, his tone gentle but serious.

Elena nodded, following him into his office. He closed the door behind them and turned to face her, his expression earnest.

"I wanted to thank you for last night," Lucas began. "For listening, for understanding. It means more to me than you know."

"I appreciate your trust, Lucas," Elena said. "And I want you to know that I'm here for you, no matter what."

Lucas smiled, a rare, genuine smile that made her heart flutter. "That means everything to me, Elena."

The day progressed with its usual flurry of meetings and paperwork. But Elena couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. She noticed unfamiliar faces in the lobby and felt eyes on her as she moved through the office. It was unsettling.

During lunch, Elena decided to take a walk outside to clear her head. As she walked through the nearby park, she felt a presence behind her. She turned to see a man, tall and muscular, watching her intently. His gaze was cold, almost predatory.

"Can I help you?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

The man smirked. "You're Elena, right? Lucas Blackwood's assistant?"

"Yes, and who are you?" she demanded.

"Just someone who's interested in Lucas and his... activities," he replied cryptically. "You might want to be careful. You're in deeper than you think."

Before she could respond, the man turned and walked away, disappearing into the crowd. Shaken, Elena hurried back to the office. She needed to tell Lucas about this encounter.

When Elena returned to the office, she found Lucas in a meeting with several executives. She waited anxiously until the meeting ended, then approached him.

"Lucas, can we talk? It's urgent," she said, her voice trembling slightly.

Lucas immediately noticed her distress. "Of course, Elena. Come with me."

They went to his office, and Elena recounted her encounter in the park. Lucas listened, his expression growing darker with every word.

"This is serious," he said, his voice low. "The man you saw is likely a hunter. They're relentless and dangerous."

Elena felt a chill run down her spine. "What do we do?"

"We stay vigilant," Lucas replied. "And we don't let them intimidate us. I'll increase security, but you need to be careful. Don't go anywhere alone."