Chapter 4

I sat down next to Isabella, my heart racing as I put the phone on speaker. The soft glow of the phone screen cast a pale light on our faces, and I could feel Isabella's concerned gaze on me.

"Am seated now, Liam, what is it?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

The phone crackled, and Liam's voice came through, low and serious. "It is the result of your biological parents' investigation,"

I felt a shiver run down my spine as I leaned forward, my hands clenched into fists. "What's the result?" I asked in a rush.

The silence on the phone felt suffocating. My heart thudded so loudly I could hear it echoing in my ears. Even the ticking clock on the wall seemed to pause, as if the entire room was waiting for Liam's next words. I could feel my palms growing clammy, sweat beading across my forehead despite the cool air drifting from the AC.

A knot tightened in my stomach as an uneasy coldness crept through my chest. Part of me wished he would just say it, whatever it was so my mind would stop running wild with possibilities I wasn't emotionally prepared for.

Isabella wasn't even blinking. She watched me like she already knew something terrible was coming, and that alone made my anxiety worse.

"Well according to the investigator, they might have offended some people who erased their existence and don't want people to know about them based on the information you provided." He said and I could almost hear Liam's hesitation.

My mind reeled as I tried to process the words. "How could that be?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

My throat burned with every breath I took. The room felt too quiet, too still, like the world had momentarily frozen around me. My childhood memories played in my mind like a broken film reel: blurry faces, muffled laughter, warm hands holding mine... and then darkness. A door closing. A goodbye I never understood.

What if all of that wasn't real?

What if everything I remembered was just a story I created to comfort myself?

A faint ache spread across my chest. The kind that comes from losing something you weren't ready to accept was gone.

Isabella's hand closed around mine, offering a comporting squeeze. "What do you mean, Liam?"

Liam's voice was gentle, but his next words sent a chill down my spine. "There is no couple with the name Nina Isolde and Noah Isolde at Willow Creek City."

I felt like I'd been punched in the gut, my breath knocked out of me. I stared blankly at the phone, my mind racing. "I think I really remember it correctly... I was smart and at the age of 5 had known some things, I am sure their name is Nina and Noah. I will never forget their surname and name. That's why I am still using it till now."

Isabella's grip on my hand tightened, and I knew she was worried about me. But I couldn't let my emotions get the better of me, not yet.

"I remember we used to be a loving family." I continued, my voice shaking. "Just one afternoon, everything changed, I was sent away... I want to know why."

"But now you are telling me there is no one bearing those names in the same city" I said looking blankly is my memories wrong.

Liam's voice was soft, understanding. "I'm sorry, Selena. There are no such people as Noah and Nina Isolde. So it might be either your memories are wrong or someone erases traces of their existence."

I pulled my hand away from Isabella's standing up and walked to the window.

The cool glass pressed against my fingertips as I stared out the window. The city lights blurred into streaks of gold and blue, glowing softly against the night sky. People were still walking along the streets below, laughing, talking, living their normal lives.

For a moment, I envied them.

They didn't have lost identities hanging over their heads.

They didn't go to sleep wondering if their entire childhood was built on lies.

I rested my forehead against the window, letting the faint vibration of passing cars ground me. But the heaviness in my chest refused to lift.

Isabella's voice was soft behind me as she touched my shoulder. "We"ll figure it out, Selena. We will find out the truth"

I nodded, feeling a sense of determination wash over me. I would uncover the truth, no matter what it took.

"I was dropped off at the orphanage at the age of 5. I was not raised in the orphanage." I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

"I was left there by someone but not my parents, like a package with no return address." I shook my head. I squeezed my eyes shut as the memory of that day flickered in my mind. A silhouette. A hand on my shoulder. The smell of something faintly metallic. But every time I tried to grasp it, the image slipped away like smoke.

Whoever dropped me at the orphanage didn't want to be remembered. Or didn't want to be found.

A strange shiver crawled up my spine, and the air around me felt heavier, as if someone had whispered a secret I wasn't meant to know.

"If my biological parents wanted to abandon me they would have done it at birth, not after I was old enough to remember some things about them." Though I don't remember what they look like

Isabella's eyes were wide with sympathy, but I knew she was worried. Liam's silence over the phone was deafening.

"Or maybe they are dead," I continued, my voice cracking.

"And their family doesn't want to raise me, so they dropped me at the orphanage and they erased my parents' existence to avoid any complications," I said, hoping Isabella and Liam wouldn't get worried.

But I knew deep down that there was more to my background than the eye could meet.

Liam's voice was bright.

"Yeah, that's the only logic I can think of, Selena," he said.

"But what if we hire a supernatural undercover to investigate? They must be able to discover something."

I shook my head immediately.

"No, don't investigate anymore. Not yet, at least."

My instincts were screaming in protest, warning me not to involve the supernatural undercover. My instincts were never wrong, they'd saved me countless times.

Isabella's eyes narrowed, but she knew better than to argue.

"Okay, we'll drop it for now. But promise me you'll be careful, Selena, because we don't know if your biological parents have an enemy who's looking for you."

I nodded, forcing a smile.

"I promise."

I handed the phone back to Isabella after removing it from the speaker, then walked to my room. I closed the door and sat on the edge of my bed.

Lately I've been having a terrible nightmare, a dream more like a blurry unclear memory. Which makes me try to know my true family and investigate the name of my biological parents, which I've remembered since I was dropped at the orphanage.

I know that name might be fake. Which it was.

It turns out to be as I suspected. I don't even remember the face or the identity of the person who dropped me off at the orphanage. All I knew was that someone dropped me at the orphanage.

Recently, my hearing has been sharper, louder. Especially at night. I'd catch the faintest sound outside the window or feel a strange prickle at the back of my neck, like unseen eyes were following my movements.

A few times, I even paused in the hallway of our apartment building, certain I heard quiet footsteps that stopped whenever I did.

Maybe it was stress.

Maybe it was something else entirely.

But every time I ignored the feeling, it only grew stronger.

All this is not normal, but all I can do right now is wait for the time those that dropped me would come to the orphanage to ask for me.

I know that in our world it's not only for us humans there are other supernatural beings like the Lycan, who fight against the other races for the right of us humans and help us regain our freedom from slavery; then there's the vampire, witch, angel, fae, demon, and so many other races among the supernatural.

They are still in contact and cooperate with us humans. Only the Lycan secluded themselves from the world after the war, no one has heard from them.

The supernatural beings rarely interact with us ordinary humans they deal only with nobles and leaders. They stay within their empires, and we humans rarely set foot in theirs.

So are my parents also supernatural creatures? Or did they offend one and have their existence erased, then hand me off for safety?

No matter which, I just hope I and those I love won't be in danger.

I should forget all this for now and sleep. I have to wake up early tomorrow for my new job and I can't be late on the first day the first impression I gave my boss was wrong already, and I can't let anything ruin the second one.

I don't know how tomorrow is going to be...

Chapter 5

I woke up early, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. Today was my first day at Lycaon Enterprise, and I was determined to make a good impression. The sunlight streaming through the window highlighted the dust particles dancing in the air, and I could smell the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting from the kitchen into my room.

I got up and did my normal morning routine. Now I was dressed in my new suit, trying to smooth out the wrinkles as I looked in the mirror. The fabric felt crisp and cool against my skin, and I nodded in approval at my look. I took a deep breath, feeling a sense of determination wash over me.

As I made my way to the living room, I could hear Isabella typing away on her laptop, the soft click-clank of the keys a comforting sound.

"Good morning, Isabella" I said, and walked into the kitchen to pour myself a cup of coffee. The rich aroma filled my senses, and felt a surge of energy.

Isabella looked up, a warm smile on her face. "Morning, my love, how are you feeling about your first day at work?" She asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

I took a sip of my coffee, feeling the bitterness on my tongue. "To be honest, I'm a bit nervous. It's a new and entirely different place, and I don't want to mess up."

Isabella nodded, her eyes sparkling with encouragement. "You will do great, Selena. Just be yourself, and don't let anyone intimidate you. Even including your boss, if he does anything to bother you." she said jokingly to lighten up my mood and ease my mind, which works.

I laughed out loud. "I'll try, ma, I won't allow anyone to mistreat or do anyhow" I said taking another sip of my coffee.

"Enough with all your antics, I am running late" I said, dropping the coffee cup and grabbing my bag heading towards the door.

"Alright take care" Isabella said. I nodded, feeling a surge of gratitude towards my friend.

The cab was already waiting for me downstairs, and I slid into the backseat, feeling a sense of anticipation. The ride to the office was a blur, and before I knew it, I was standing in front of the Lycaon Enterprise building, looking up at the sleek glass and steel structure.

As I entered the building, I was greeted by Lyla, the first receptionist on the down floor. Her smile was friendly and her eyes were filled with curiosity.

I smiled back, "Hi morning" I replied, walking straight to the elevator.

The elevator ride was a whirlwind, and before I knew it, I was standing on the first floor. I was greeted by Sofia, the friendly receptionist with a smile. "Good morning, Selena! Welcome to Lycaon Enterprise. I hope you enjoyed your first day at work. Let me show you your office."

Do I really get an office? I thought I would be around the CEO 24/7 since I am his PA.

"Morning Sofia, thank you" I said and followed her.

And soon we arrived and she opened the door of the office beside the CEO's "This is your office, so it will be convenient to reach the CEO immediately when he calls for you. What do you think, do you like it" she asked.

"Yeah I love it, thank you" I said my office was beautifully designed and with a stunning view of the city. I felt a surge of excitement as I took in the sleek lines and modern decor.

"You're welcome," she said, "and it's exactly time for the meeting scheduled for today. It's for the top‑position people who work closely with the CEO."

"Where is that taking place? And do I have to attend" I asked.

"At the conference room on this floor. Yes, you have to attend. Maybe you should follow me so we can go together," she replied.

I nodded, dropped my belongings at my desk, locked the door, and fell into step beside her.

As we walked to the conference room, Sofia chatted about the company and the people who worked here, also about how handsome the Coo was.

"There's a lady called Lyra. She doesn't like any woman getting close to the CEO. She acts like the CEO's wife, the madam of the Company and she is also the CEO's childhood friend. Be careful around her."

She warned. I thank her for all that information.

As we reached the conference room, we walked in. I scanned the room to see a few people already there. We took our seats, and soon people started coming in. After some time, the CEO entered the conference room with Coo Aiden I think, who was as handsome as the CEO and both have this unique aura around them.

Marcus's eyes scanned the room until they landed on me. He smiled at me and walked straight to the head table and sat down. "Good morning sir" we all greeted them.

"Good morning," he said, his voice smooth as silk. "Please, you all should take a seat. let begin the meeting"

I nodded, trying to calm my racing heart. As I took my seat, I couldn't help but notice the way Marcus eyes lingered on me for at times. Why is he always handsome and sexy? He looks more attractive as he listens to the meeting.

The meeting was a blur of introductions and discussion of a new project the company is doing right at the moment. I tried to focus, but my mind kept wandering back to Marcus, wondering what he was looking for in a personal assistant.

As the meeting was about to adjourn, Marcus suddenly spoke. "We have a new member among us who just joined this morning, she is my personal assistant. Miss Isolde, please introduce yourself" he said and I stood up

"Hi, everyone, I'm Selena Isolde, please take care of me" I said and sat down. "You are welcome" I heard from everyone.

"The meeting is adjourned. Miss Isolde, I want you to follow me to my office" he said and I followed after him.

He wasn't alone, Aiden was right beside him. I couldn't help but notice the way they moved together, a quiet confidence that was both captivating and intimidating.

The three of us slipped into his office; they claimed the chair while I was ushered to the couch. Their low, clipped discussion filled the room, and after a tense few minutes Aiden rose, his chair scraping the floor as he prepared to leave.

Watching the two of them, I was sure they were either family or the kind of friends who'd die for each other.

"Hey, Miss Selene, welcome to Lycaon Enterprise. My name is Aiden. Nice to meet you" he said, extending his hand.

I shook his hand "Nice to meet you too sir" I said.

"If you need anything don't hesitate to reach out to me, I will do what I can. Even if it's this blockhead that's troubling you" he said motioning to Marcus. "Thank you sir" I said.

He grins and walks out, leaving me alone with Marcus.

The office fell into an uncomfortable silence. Why did he call me here? I thought he had some work for me.

"Miss Isolde, I thought you promised not to look at me at all, but why are you staring at me all the time during the meeting? Am I really that handsome that you can't resist and drool every time you see me?"

Chapter 6

As he asked me the question, I felt a flush rise to my checks, Seriously, this man is really unbelievable narcissistic about his looks.

"I'm not looking at you, sir. I was just listening to your words during the meeting to learning. You know I was new here." I said with a fake smile.

"If you say so, Miss Isolde," he chuckled, clearly not believing me, still wearing that annoyingly charming smile.

"You can go and familiarize yourself with the company, and get back here by one o'clock. We have work to do, and the dos and don't handbooks are in your office, make sure you read and understand it. Sofia will show you around, the rest" he said, his eyes never leaving mine.

I nodded and quickly walked out of his office, feeling a bit dwindled. There was a way Marcus looked at me that I can't describe.

I went to my office and familiarized myself with the documents and what was expected of me as an assistant. I also read the dos and don't. I met Sofia, who showed me around the company and explained the company policy.

We went from one floor to another and she introduced me to people. She took me to everywhere in the company and she was really nice, she also gisted me about a lot of things in the company. She also told me she as a huge crush on Aiden.

We come back to the top floor only to see a sexy, hot lady. This lady was really stunning with her killer body. Who is she?

"Hi, Miss Lyra," Sofia said, then it clicked, Lyra who was obsessed with Marcus, Oh.

"Are you the new PA?" Lyra asked, not even replying to Sofia, who also shrugged as if it's not the first time she didn't reply to her.

"Yes ma'am, what can I do for you?" I asked politely.

"I don't want you to be too close to Marcus, just focus on your work and don't think of anything else beyond that, he is mine. Do you understand" she asked, and I was dumbfounded, was she for real? Who wanted Marcus before?

"Answer me, I don't even know why Marcus would hire a female P.A. He doesn't like a woman P.A. because they mostly fall for him. I'm warning you now, all extra thoughts you have about Marcus should die now," she said, wow she should have mentioned it to the CEO that she doesn't like him having a female PA. How is that my business, and also if the CEO is hers why the insecurity, that she has to warn every female.

"Don't worry, Madam Lyra, because he means as much to you as a gold ring does, it doesn't mean I view him the same. I won't fall for him. You can relax. The only relationship we can have is a boss and employee" I said reassuring her.

"That's good. You know your place and spare me some effort" she said and walked away. To tell the truth, she was really stunning and the type any man would want. She just has a bad attitude or else I would have liked her.

"Is that how she usually behaves, warning every girl that works with the CEO." I asked Sofia.

"Yes, she did the same when I first arrived here, but I assured that the CEO is hers, and I want nothing to do with him, my goal is Aiden," she said smiling. "Does the CEO know about it?" I asked.

"I really don't know about that," Sofia said.

"But wait, does she think the CEO is the only good man in the world, so every woman must be in love with him? She is wrong, the CEO is nothing, I don't even like him talk less of falling in love with him" I said, a big lie though, I don't love the CEO, which is impossible for me, but I do find him attractive and am somewhat drawn to him.

"Really, who looks stunned? When they saw me for the first time and said out loud 'is this a god or human?" a voice said behind me, making me jump.

As I turned around, my eyes met Marcus, and I felt a flutter in my chest. He stood at the entrance of his office, his eyes fixed on me with an unreadable expression. Is he angry?

I felt my face heat up with embarrassment as I was caught bragging, and I quickly looked away, trying to compose myself. He walked towards me.

"Ah, Selena, I see you're getting acquainted with Lyra, and she has warned you" He said, his voice dripping with amusement. He really knows about lyra warning every girl that's close to him and yet he does nothing about it. Did he use her as a shield to stop women from having any design on him? Or he is also in love with Lyra and lets her do as she wants, but that's none of my business.

"Yes, sir," I said, trying to sound professional.

Marcus chuckled, and I felt his eyes on me, making me squirm. "Let's go, it's almost one o'clock, I need to discuss some things with you," he said, and went back to his office.

I nodded and followed. We stepped into his office, the scent of leather and power wafting through the air. Marcus went to sit on the couch. His piercing gaze met mine, his eyes burning with an intensity that left me breathless.

"This is my schedule for today," he said, his voice low and commanding. "From tomorrow onwards, you will be the one to arrange my schedule. Do you understand?"

My voice trembled as I replied, "Yes, sir.. and what else, sir?" The words hung in the air, laced with anticipation. We were fine earlier what happened now. We were just joking outside the office. Why did his mood change? Or is he angry about what I said earlier?

"Nothing for now" he said, his eyes never leaving mine. "Just help me sort through these documents. Give me the ones that need my signature, the ones that need review separate them and give them to me one by one"

As I handed him the documents, our hands touched for the first time, and a spark of electricity ran through my body, leaving my skin tingling. Marcus eyes locked onto mine, his gaze burning with a hunger that left me reeling. He moved his mouth. "Mat.." before he stops and doesn't continue the words.

Time stood still as we stared at each other, the tension between us thick and heavy. I felt my heart pounding in my throat. And then, before I knew it, I was slammed against the wall, Marcus's body caging mine, his face hardened onto a mask of intensity.

My body ached from the impact, I struggled to break free, pushing him, but he won't budge. He was too strong, I felt trapped. Is he really a human, with such strength? I wondered my mind racing with questions.

"Who sent you to me?" He growled like a wolf, his voice low and menacing.

My mind reeled as I stared into his eyes, the question hanging in the air like a challenge. Who sent me? What did he mean? And the earlier word?