His Mate, His Girlfriend

Chapter 40

We have a policy here of not allowing relationships at work, and has come to our attention as a department that you and Mr Kofflin are in a romantic affair,”

An affair?” | murmured. He cleared his throat and loosened his tie.

“Well, | meant a passionate relationship,” he corrected, and | narrowed my eyes on him.

“You know what | mean,” he snided, not looking at me. Could it be he was jealous that | was dating David?

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Mr Krayton, What happened in New York was unfortunate, but I’m hoping we can move past it without any hard feelings,” 1/4

Maybe it’s Ellis who asked him to say that because he wants us,’ Vee tried to sound nonchalant, but she was excited at the thought that Ellis was jealous to see us with David.

‘Oh, Vee, get over him and move on, | sighed, bored of her talk of Ellis already. She needed to come to terms that Ellis and | would never be together again.

David smiled yet kept a straight face, “Why did that happen in the hotel room? We were doing great before you freaked out,” “Did | bruise your ego after | rejected sex with you?” | questioned, mockery evident in my tone. He snarled. He was such a petty CEO.

You didn’t really reject me. You started crying and left. | scared you with all my handsome glory and my, you know what,” he smirked. | groaned at the back of my throat. So arrogant.

“Don't be c ocky. You're nothing special,” | sneered, glancing down at my lap to make sure he picked the hidden meaning in my words.

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And you are not my type,” he said. | could hear the bitterness in his tone. Now, | was affronted by that.

“I'm everyone’s type,” | retorted sharply.

“Not mine. Don’t get me wrong, you're hot, but | was relieved we didn’t f uck,” he said.

Why?”

“Is your ego injured?” he tilted his neck like a curious child. | only glared at him for his childishness.

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What is your type?”

This is not a topic to discuss with your boss,” he said, his gaze turning away.

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Well, why are we talking about non-office relating issues?”

You brought it up,” he retorted.

“| was just making it clear there shouldn’t be awkwardness between us. As far as I’m concerned that night is already deleted from my memories, and you should try to forget it too,” | told him.

“Wait, do you think I’m jealous of your relationship with David Kofflin?

he was baffled.

Then explain why you're telling me called to end my relationship,” | folded my arm against my chest. He was speechless, opening and closing his mouth like a fish in water. | was right. Michael developed feelings for me and couldn’t stand to see me with another man.

We were observing each other when the door opened, and Jace walked in. Jace stood at the entrance, his brows raising as he observed us.

What is going on here?”

“| was summoned here by the head of HR himself to tell me to e my relationship with David, and I’m yet to be given a concrete reas ‘I spat.

“It's company policy, and I didn’t say end. Just no public display d

affection around the office,”

Or anywhere near Ellis,” Jace murmured. | gasped, so Vee was right. It was his idea. | felt st upid for thinking Michael was jealous! | fumed at the thought of Ellis’ selfishness, Company policy my foot. | was biting my lips angrily.

“Anyway, Love, | was looking for you,” Jace said, handing me a card. | recognized the insignia on the front. It belonged to the Carter family. The cute white note only had a few words from Christina Carter,

AN INVITATION TO THE CARTER MANOR NEXT SATURDAY. signed, CC.

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Thank you for reading, and vote for the story.

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Only An Ex

| stared at the note again, and then at Jace.

They came with flowers. | gave them your secretary,” he said.

My palms were already sweaty. | knew what they wanted to talk

about. It was about the twins. The Carters will want to be in their lives

as well.

“| don’t know if I’m ready for this,” | divulged. He sat next to me.

The children are part of the Carter family, and they will want them in their lives, Lovie,” Jace said gently.

“| know, but for five years they were only mine, and now, | have to share them?” | pouted, and he smiled.

‘It will get dirty if you resist this. If you don’t know this already, the Carters run this city,” Michael said, impressed by his words. | scoffed.

“Do you know who my family is?” | challenged, and his smug smile vanished. Everyone in the werewolf realm has at least heard the tal of the Chasia brothers. My family was powerful. The Lycan king w my uncle.

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Good,” | was the one who wore a smug smile.

“You need to be civil for the kids. Whatever feelings you have against Ellis, don’t involve them,” Jace reasoned. He was right, but it was still difficult. | felt like I'd be allowing Ellis back into my life, and | didn’t want that. He hurt me enough.

After the discussion | had with Jace and Michael, | occupied myself

with work. | noticed Ellis wasn’t in his office. I’m sure he went to see the children. He couldn't wait. | called the bodyguard to tell him about Ellis so he wouldn't be alarmed when he saw him.

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‘Love,’ Vee called gently.

Hmm,’

He’s here to stay. | hope you are ready,’ she said softly and locked herself to the back of my mind. May the goddess give me strength.

| reached home thirty minutes later after work, and to my surprise, | found David in the kids playroom, sitting on the large fur carpet as they played with toys. When they noticed me, they rushed to hug me, making me stumble a few feet back.

“| missed you too, my lil monsters!” | smiled, kissing their hair. | froze when | caught it. Ellis’ scent is on them. Did he do it on purpose? Cayden and Solara didn’t have a scent because | thought it would easily give them away. | told a mage to remove it. Ellis doing this was a claim on them. | inhaled that familiar intoxicating fragrance. It was filling and made my lycan, Vee, purr. 11

Mummy, Daddy was at our school” Solara says, excited. Stomping her little feet on the ground in giddiness.

“| heard,” | said with a smile. She told me how her father

complimented her shoes. Solara talks about Ellis like he’s her superhero. | glanced at Cayden. My son only frowned as he watch his sister do the talking. He will definitely make Ellis run for his money to get him on his good side.

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Alright, go back and play. I'll join soon,” | said, and they went back to the playing room.

| was about to speak to David who was watching us with a smile when he walked towards me. He kissed my lips tenderly. He smiled when he pulled back,

How was work?” he asked, holding my hand and taking me upstairs.

It was good. | spoke to the head of the HR department,” | sighed.

Just thinking about my conversation with Michael angers me. How can Ellis be this petty?

“| got into it with Carter about the stu pid policy. You know it was all him, right?” he eyed me. | nodded, not adding a word. David opened the door to my bedroom suite. He takes me to my vanity table. | sit down, and he stands behind me. His hands are on my shoulders as he massages my tense muscles gently, and he bends to kiss me.

Ellis is still in love with you,” he stated, and | glared at him through

the mirror. David looked sober.

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He has a mate,” | all but growled. The word mate seemed to burn on my tongue. | hated it. David notices the snicker on my face and he abruptly turns the white seat to face him. He squats and caresses my

cheek.

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Well, Ellis is a complex man. He wants his mate and you at once,” |

swallowed after his words.

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There’s nothing left between us now,” | said hesitantly.

Love, he wants you and was so violent against me just for ing

him how much | loved you. He even made absurd accusations against me,” he said. 2

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What accusations?” | asked, inquisitive.

It doesn’t matter baby, just remember whatever he tells you it’s because he wants to turn you against me. You need to stay away from him,” his voice was gentle, and | saw concern in his eyes. | didn’t think Ellis would stoop so low as to denigrate David’s name to get my attention,Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“Tell me what he accused you of,” | said, grabbing his shirt. However, David wouldn’t tell me what he accused him of... | stood up and

walked to the other side of the closet. He followed me.

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Love, you have to stay away from him?” he insisted.

How? He’s the boss, and we have kids together. We can’t stay away from him now that he knows about the kids,”

Ellis wouldn't just stay away knowing his children are in the same city as him. | knew his heart.

“You should have seen his eyes and aggression. He doesn’t want you to be with anyone, yet he goes around f ucking that woman,” he said, and | froze. Why the f uck did it affect me. They are mated, and of course, they f uck. Yet, | was here, just waiting. Waiting for what? | didn’t know. | never gave myself away to someone else because Ellis was the only person who | wanted to be one with. He knew exactly how my body worked, and what | liked and did not. He was the master of my body and didn’t want anyone else to have it.

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‘Do you still love him?” My heart was racing in my chest at the question. | love him, | will never stop loving Ellis Carter. I’ve told myself several times that | didn’t love him, but seeing him again, | knew | was wrong. | scrutinized David, he was disappointed by my reluctance to answer each second that ticked. | should lie to are him from being hurt, but the words that flew out of my mout spare his feelings.

“Yes. | thought | didn’t but | was wrong,” | confessed. He took a back, disoriented, but only for a few seconds.

“You do,” his words came out breathy.

“| don’t want to love him anymore. | want to love you, David,” | said. David was a good man, and he loved my children. He was the best option, and | needed to give us a real fighting chance. He proved time and again, that he wants me. He smiled faintly and caressed my cheek.

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| want you to love me too. | want to be with you,” he said firmly. His

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eyes focused.

I'll make you love me,” He was determined. He grabbed my waist and pulled me closer to him. Our breaths were in sync.

I'd like that,” | whispered.

However, | need a fair chance. You can’t entertain your ex, Love, he should only be that an ex,” he said.

Only an ex,” | affirmed, wrapping my arms against his neck.

Clean slate,” he murmured against my lips. | nodded, and that broke

Vee’s heart to pieces. She held onto hope that maybe we may

rekindle our romance with Ellis, but it wouldn’t happen. I’m serious about giving David a real shot.

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