The Mystical Attraction of Alpha

Chapter 2 – Be Fired

Ella

Six days to go. I think, staring at the date circled on my calendar. Six days until I find out if my dreams are finally going to come true… or if I have to figure out an entirely different plan for my life.

I’ve thought about nothing else since Cora inseminated me last week, I’m so anxious to find out if I’m pregnant I haven’t even begun to process Mike’s betrayal.

I’m trying to keep a level head, yet I can’t help but imagine my future with this new baby. Try as I might, I catch myself daydreaming about it constantly. I even find myself humming as I get ready for work in the morning.

When I arrive at my employer’s estate in the most exclusive neighborhood in Moon Valley – which basically makes it the most exclusive neighborhood in the world, since Moon Valley is one of the most expensive cities on the planet – I’m immediately greeted by two little voices shouting my name in excitement. “Ella!”

The next thing I know, 3-year-old Millie is hugging my legs while her older brother, Jake, wraps his arms around my middle. “Good morning love puddles!” I exclaim, returning their hugs. “Are you ready for the museum?”

“Yeah!” They cheer, racing out the door without even stopping to put on coats. It takes a bit of wrangling to get them back inside and bundled up for the cold winter day, but before long we set out into the snow.

Jake races ahead of Millie and I, impatient to get to the science museum and not seeming to notice that his sister’s tiny legs simply don’t move that fast. Chuckling, I lift Millie into my arms and settle her on my hip. “Goodness, you’re getting too big for this, munchkin.”

“You’re

have the kind of build suited to heavy lifting. I’m in great shape, but I’ve

beat when I realize why. We’re in front of the Sinclair mansion, and its owner is currently standing in the middle of the sidewalk,

makes him so intimidating, after all he’s at least six foot four,

it tugs at my heartstrings. As I watch him talk to my two young charges, I remember what Cora told me about his infertility struggles. He clearly loves children, and I feel a wave of empathy for him. If anyone knows what it’s like to yearn for a family of

far it can fly. With a great heave, he sends the toy gliding through the air, only to land in the middle of the street. Before any of us can say a

so fast in my life.

was very dangerous.” He scolds gently. “You should never go into the street without looking both

“I’m sorry, I didn’t want my plane to

toy.” Dominic

looking up at me with wide

say to Dominic, feeling more grateful than I can express. “I have no idea how you moved so fast! It was like

the adrenaline.” Dominic shrugs, giving Millie another smile before taking his leave. “Enjoy the rest of your day, and stay out of the road young

airplane. “I really am

take his hand so that he

fast.” I tell Cora later that night. “I mean the more I think about it, the more amazing it seems. One moment he was there, and the next he

goodness Jake is alright.” She replies, but rather than looking relieved, her face is