Operation Unite The Beasts.

Recruiting

   ~Ariana's POV~
I finished dressing up and examined myself, I was putting on a black long sleeved body con cropped top, a black skinny jean and a black heeled boot, I had styled my hair a bit differently, this time braiding the roots a bit, before letting it end in it's usual afro, picking up my African wax print (Ankara print) bomber jacket, I put it on and picked up my phone and wallet before leaving my room.

I headed down the stairs, Leo was there already, he'd be taking me to the pride house, it was about time I discussed with Jaylen my reason for being at the ball, of course that wasn't the only reason, grinning I walked to him.

"You promise you'll find a way to let us vacay in the pride house soon right?" Dan asked pouting at the fact that they couldn't come with since it was highly possible they wouldn't leave in one piece, I chuckled.

"Yea Dan, Leo said his parents wanted to see me, I intend to recruit them to join the team, if that works out, which I'm pretty sure it will, we're gonna find a way to let us all stay for a bit." I assured, he nodded, hugging me before I walked out the house behind Leo, Mia had a class so she wasn't home, getting into the car, Leo shut the door behind me and got into the drivers side and we were on our way.

I stood before the intimidating mansion once again, Leo waited behind me patiently as I took deep breaths to calm my surprisingly racing heart, relaxing myself, I put on a confident smirk and sashayed into the building, Leo shook his head in amusement earning a glare from me before following me in.

The moment I walked in, everyone on that floor stopped and stared,

"they aren't used to a human being in the building." Leo explained, I rolled my eyes

"well they had better get used to it, I'mma be in their faces a lot from now on." I replied and he laughed and nodded towards the elevator, I headed in that direction ignoring the stares, once we were safely in the elevator, Leo turned to me,

"where to first?" He asked, I thought for a bit,

"your leader and I have serious business to discuss, I think I'll see him first." it sounded like a good idea to confront the Lion in the room, or at least the biggest Lion in the room first, Leo nodded in agreement before pressing a button and up we went.

Leo was about knocking on the door but I raised a hand to stop him, telling him to stay back, I pushed the door open and walked in like I owned the place, Leo following in and shutting the door. Jaylen was already staring at the door, probably had picked up my scent the moment I entered the building, so much for surprises, for a while he just stared at me and I did the same, him in  shock and confusion, while I was busy checking him out, don't blame me, I had to look again, Damn now I was sure he was worth my stress, I thought smirking slightly.

"aren't you gonna offer me a seat?" I asked in amusement and he just blinked, rolling my eyes I took a seat in front of his desk.

"Btw you look like someone ran you over." I stated dryly, he blinked again before chuckling softly,

"hello to you too" he said, I smiled, nodding in response,

"I think we got off on the wrong foot, so let me back up a little bit, the name's Ariana, Ana for short." I introduced, stretching my hand across the table for a handshake, grasping my hand firmly he smiled,

"Ana.... I'm Jaylen, to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit." he asked drawing my name a bit, I shivered unconsciously to which he smirked.

"it certainly has nothing to do with your dripping in sexiness, that's for sure, I'm actually here on serious business which Leo will give you a briefing on, Leo?" I said turning to him and motioning him to begin, he stared at me dumbly and Jaylen did the same, before both began laughing loudly, I frowned,