9 Chapter 9 The Same Enchanting Eyes Caroline's POV I heard the office door opening , accompanied by a familiar , cheerful voice . " Good morning , Caroline . How are you ? " Clara walked into the office with a warm smile , placing her bag aside before turning her attention to me . " Good morning , Clara . I'm fine , how are you ? " I was standing , organizing some documents , and when I turned around , I noticed her wearing the same expression as Eleanor and the boutique assistant earlier . I was dressed in my new outfit - the dress , my new heels , and that ridiculously provocative lingerie that Eleanor had insisted I buy . " Caroline Bennett , you look like you just stepped off the cover of a fashion magazine ! Girl , you are absolutely stunning in that dress , " Clara exclaimed , her eyes widening with approval . " Thank you , " I replied , feeling my cheeks warm with embarrassment and wondering if perhaps I'd gone too far with this transformation . But she quickly dispelled my concerns . " You know , you're going to make quite an impression on the Alpha - I mean , the boss . He arrives today . I was actually surprised because they weren't scheduled to return until Friday , but it seems Draven decided to expedite things and finish everything from here ." She paused and added with a gentle nudge , " Oh , and please stop being so formal with me ." I smiled at her request but didn't mention that I already knew the boss was coming . " Well , let's get to work . " The morning passed quickly , and I went to lunch with Clara. She's truly remarkable - intelligent , friendly , and genuinely kind . We shared many laughs during our meal as she inquired about everything regarding me and Liam . Upon returning to the office , we resumed our tasks . " Caroline , I need to head down to accounting on the sixth floor . It might take a while , but you're already familiar with everything . Contact me if anything comes up , " Clara said before departing , leaving me to continue working alone . I stood to retrieve some documents from the filing cabinet behind my desk . As I bent down to open the third drawer , I heard a wolf - like whistle cutting through the silence . I straightened slowly , and when I turned toward the door , I found myself face to face with two men openly staring at me . My wolf , Rory , immediately became alert within me . I assessed them quickly - one wore a huge grin , clearly the source of the whistle , while the other maintained a serious , almost displeased expression . Both were undeniably handsome ; together they formed an impossible - to - ignore duo , as if they'd been crafted specifically for female admiration . They certainly caused every she - wolf who crossed their path to take notice . I had to inhale deeply to clear my thoughts before stepping forward . " Good afternoon , gentlemen . How may I assist you ? " I kept my voice professional despite Rory's curious stirring . The smiling one clapped the other's shoulder and extended his hand in greeting . " Good afternoon ! I'm Ryan Cole , Beta of Thorne Enterprises . It's a pleasure to meet you . You must be Alpha Draven's new assistant , right ? " His energy was infectious , and I could sense his wolf's playful nature . 07.37 1/3 I returned a professional smile and shook his hand , maintaining my composure . " Yes , I'm the new assistant , Caroline Bennett . It's a pleasure to meet you , Beta Cole ." Clara had already briefed me about him , mentioning that he had an assistant who had traveled with them since she couldn't make the trip . Ryan Cole was an impressively tall man , easily surpassing six feet two inches , well built with playful chocolate - brown eyes . His smile gave him incredible charm , complemented by a perfectly maintained goatee that suited his handsome face . He couldn't have been more than thirty - five . He wore a black suit with a white shirt and red tie , exuding elegance with his clear voice , natural charm , and friendliness . " Let me make the introductions . Caroline , this charming fellow here is Alpha Draven - your boss ." Ryan glanced between my boss and me , his eyes dancing with amusement that I didn't share . My boss was regarding me like I was a threat to be neutralized . I was stunned by my boss's overwhelming presence . Draven Thorne was simply breathtaking . As tall as Ryan , also in his thirties , powerfully built with well - groomed brown hair , a strong jawline , and mesmerizing features . But his eyes were something else entirely- they were an intense , almost violet blue . He wore a navy suit with a light blue shirt and blue tie , which only intensified the impact of those eyes . I found myself holding my breath the moment our gazes locked ; I was lost in their depths . " The bond tension is palpable , folks , " Ryan said with a knowing laugh , snapping me back to reality . I quickly extended my hand , trying to ignore the strange pull I felt . " Alpha Thorne , " was all I managed to say . My boss looked me up and down with an assessing gaze , shook my hand , and I felt an electric- current race through my entire body . Rory whined softly within me , confused by the sensation . " Miss Bennett , I'll outline your responsibilities shortly . Come , Ryan , I need to speak with you before you head to your office ," he said while holding my hand , our eyes still connected in what felt like a primal recognition . The two of them walked into my boss's office , and I collapsed into my chair , my legs suddenly weak as water . My boss was incredibly handsome , but it was already evident that he was exceedingly stern . But most disturbing were those eyes - violet blue , much to my distress . I realized with a jolt that I must have a fixation on eyes of that color . When my son was born , I had researched his unusual eye color , which matched his father's exactly , and discovered that less than one percent of the world's population possessed eyes of that shade . They were extraordinarily rare , and I already knew three people with that distinctive color . My legs trembled , and my heart raced wildly . My mind flashed back to that night at the pack's masquerade ball , to those violet blue eyes that had forever altered my life . After that encounter , no other male had captured my interest ; no other man had touched me . 1 I was still processing this shock when I saw a woman burst into my office like a tempest , with Linda , the receptionist , trailing behind her , insisting she needed to be announced properly . But today was certainly proving to be a chaotic day in the pack's business headquarters ! Discover our latest featured short drama reel. 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