Chapter 206: Chapter 206 Office Temptations Again
Caroline’s POV
After the most incredible weekend of my life, we were back at the office.
Draven had spoken with Mabel and hired her full-time with a significantly better salary, since she would soon be caring for our second child. He also convinced her to move into the pack house, allowing her to rent out her cottage for additional income. She seemed pleased with the arrangement.
Draven arranged a driver for Liam.Actually,he"borrowed" Ryan’s driver, who couldn’t refuse when Draven said it was for Liam’s safety.My mate had also introduced me to the security team that would be permanently stationed at our home. I particularly liked Mathias, who seemed both professional and kind-hearted.
When we arrived at Thorne Enterprises, several employees greeted us.
Many positions still needed to be filled, and those chosen for management roles would be selected by Draven, Ryan, Clara, and Arthur. As the elevator doors opened on our floor, I spotted Nina waiting with a bright smile.
"Good morning, Alpha and Luna!" she greeted cheerfully.
"Nina, what’s with the formality? We’re friends," I gently chided her.
"Yes, we are. But here, you’re my Luna and he’s my Alpha!" Nina replied warmly, her eyes twinkling with mischief.
"And you, sweetie,can we move up our girls’ night? Like, to tonight?"
"Already trying to steal my mate, Nina?" Draven narrowed his eyes playfully.
"Oh, Alpha Draven! It’s an emergency!" Nina pleaded dramatically. "I promise I’ll return her by midnight."
"You’d better," Draven warned with a smile before leaning down to whisper in my ear. "I’m going to do wicked things to this gorgeous body when you get back."
"Draven!" I whispered back, feeling heat rise to my cheeks. "As if you needed me to go out for that to happen."I gave him a knowing smile, then turned to Nina.
"Alright, Nina. I’ll mind-link the girls, but what did the investigator do?"
Nina glanced nervously between Draven and me, clearly uncomfortable discussing the matter in front of him.I squeezed her hand reassuringly, promising to arrange things with the girls, then headed to my office with Draven following close behind.
In my office, a beautiful bouquet of tulips awaited me with a handwritten card that read,
"My beloved mate,
I fall deeper in love with you each day. You are my certainty.
Thank you for loving me.
I hope to win your heart anew every day, so you’ll continue to love me.
Always yours, your devoted mate,
Draven"
"Oh, my love!" I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him passionately. "How do you find time to write these cards and send these flowers?"
"I wake up a little earlier, my angel," Draven smiled against my lips. "And I have a little help."
"I will love you every day," I whispered before kissing him again, then added in his ear, "And I’m coming home in a particularly naughty mood tonight."
"Mmm, is that a promise?" he asked, his lips brushing against my neck.
"You can count on it," I replied, pressing my lips to his again, feeling the familiar heat building between us.
"This is supposedly why honeymoons exist—so you can make out all you want, and when you return to society, you can control yourselves," Clara teased as she entered my office with Arthur.
"Ah, Clara, I’m certain the honeymoon will be insufficient to keep my hands off my mate during office hours," Draven replied, still caressing my face with a tenderness that made my heart swell.
"Perhaps we should ask Nina to announce us before we come in here," Arthur laughed good-naturedly.
"Don’t be silly, Arthur.We can control ourselves.We’re not teenagers," I said, attempting to sound serious despite the blush creeping up my neck.
"Speak for yourself, angel," Draven murmured. "But since you’re here, let’s head inside. It’s almost time for our meeting with John."
"That’s why we came," Clara smiled knowingly.
We entered Draven’s office, and Clara began sharing how she was adapting to her new position. She was enjoying it and being well-received by the staff. With everything that had happened, many employees were approaching her about Howard’s terrible behavior. Several female staff members had complained about harassment.
"Draven, the company needs to be a safe place," I said, concerned about women not feeling secure within the pack’s business. "I think we should create a comprehensive anti-harassment policy. Adopt measures to combat and prevent harassment in the company. There’s even a law requiring us to do so."
"You’re right, my angel. This is a serious problem," Draven agreed. "We already have some measures in place—training sessions, a reporting channel.But we can improve everything, make our policy truly effective. Women still don’t seem comfortable reporting harassment. Would you like to oversee this with Ava, Ruby, and Nina?"
"That’s an excellent idea,"Arthur supported enthusiastically.
"Having female leadership at the forefront could encourage and create a safer environment for women to report abuses."
"I want to participate in this too!" Clara added. "This company has seen dark times regarding harassment issues. It used to be much worse,more blatant than now. I experienced difficult situations myself. Your father tried to curb it, but those were different times."
"Then it’s settled. We’ll work on improving the work environment for women here," I concluded, already mentally drafting ideas.
Ryan and Kyle entered the room and also expressed enthusiasm for the initiative when we told them. Soon it was time for our video call with John, who was thrilled about his promotion. We finalized all details regarding how he would manage the London branch. By the time the meeting concluded, it was already lunchtime.
"How about lunch together?" Draven suggested.
"Great idea," I replied eagerly. "I’ll mind-link Ruby and Nina."
"And Ava too, angel," Draven reminded me, thinking I’d forgotten.
"Actually, love, she just sent a message saying she’s having lunch with Joseph. He finally convinced her to hear him out," I explained.
"About time," Kyle remarked. "I hope Joseph resolves his mess quickly."
After lunch, we returned to the office. Draven headed straight to his room for a video call with a client while I stopped by Nina’s desk.
"We’ll go directly to the Social Club after work. I’ve already arranged everything with the girls. Are you okay with that?" I asked as she sat down.
"More or less, Carrie," Nina sighed, making that adorable expression that always made me want to hug her. "I really need advice."
"Oh, Nina, don’t worry. There’s a solution for everything," I reassured her before heading to my office.
An hour later, Nina passed by with a brown paper bag and entered Draven’s office. When she left, closing the door behind her, she gave me a conspiratorial smile. Shortly after,I received a mind-link from Draven, asking me to meet him.
When I entered his office, I found him sitting behind his desk. As I approached, he swiftly pulled me onto his lap and captured my lips in a hungry kiss.
"I miss you," he murmured, his hand sliding up my thighs. "You wore this sexy little dress today just to torment me, didn’t you?"
"Maybe I was remembering that day when you bought me panties after leaving me without any all day because you’d torn mine," I replied provocatively.
"That was quite a day," he said, slipping his hand beneath my dress. "I get excited thinking about when you might give me another little show like that."
"What little show?" I feigned innocence. "When I put on the panties in front of you, or when I pleasured myself while you watched?"
"I enjoy both, but today you already put on those barely-there panties in front of me," Draven said, intent on kissing my neck and chest while his fingers teased my inner thighs. "Perhaps I want to watch you come apart for me again."
"Maybe someday I’ll repeat that performance," I said, deliberately tantalizing him.
"Angel, don’t be cruel. Look what I have for you." Draven handed me the paper bag Nina had brought.
"My favorite dessert!" My eyes lit up as I opened the bag to find a slice of berry pie.
"You know you have to share," Draven murmured as he lowered the neckline of my dress, exposing my breast before taking it into his mouth.
I was completely surrendering to my mate’s caresses as he suckled my breast while teasing my clitoris, when I heard,
"Hey there, I’m coming in!" Ryan, as always, had the worst timing. "Oh shit, not again!" he exclaimed, quickly turning his back.
"Fucking cockblocker," Draven laughed, seeing Ryan standing awkwardly with his back to us. "Do you have some sixth sense for when I’m aroused, Ryan?"
I hastily held the package in front of my exposed breast while Draven swiftly fixed my dress, helping me look presentable again.
"Screw you, Draven! It’s your fault for not locking the door," Ryan replied with amusement in his voice. "I’m beginning to think you want me to join in."
"Not even in your wildest dreams," Draven growled playfully. "You can turn around now."
"I’m sorry, Caroline, but I swear I didn’t see anything! You were hidden behind the bag," Ryan assured me gallantly.
"I’ll take my pie and let you two talk," I said, grabbing the bag. "But Ryan, when I’m not at my desk, mind-link first, please." I gave my mate a quick kiss before leaving, an idea already forming in my mind for later.