The Alpha's Mate Who Cried Wolf novel Chapter 23

We arrive at the underground car park and ascend in the elevator in silence. I take my seat at my desk and start answering phone calls. John and James go into their dad’s office. James winks at me as he walks past.

"Zenith Creations. Astrid is speaking. How may I help you?" I say. 

"Tell the boss I got his special delivery here he ordered," the caller says. 

"Okay, and who is speaking?" I ask.

"Beta Glen," he replies. I place Beta Glen on hold and call Zenith. 

"Beta Glen says he has your special delivery here," I inform him.

"Tell him to bring him up right away." 

"Okay." I press the button for Glen. 

"Zenith says bring him up right away." I hang up the phone. That is weird referring to the order as him.

The elevator dings, and my jaw drops. Two men in suits drag a third into the room. The man's hands are bound behind his back with rope, and he has a calico bag over his head. New and old blood stain the man's shirt. I contain a gasp. They drag the man past me nonchalantly and into Zenith's office. I hear the odd thump and agonized moans. It's quite confronting.

The phone rings, and I answer it. It's Zenith. 

"Make lattes please," he says before hanging up. I gulp at the thought of going into the room. I don't want to see what's going on in there.

I place five lattes on a tray and carry them to his office, using my hip to push the door open. I set the five lattes on the desk. All five men stare at me. Zenith wipes his hands clean on a wet rag. The man is unconscious on the ground. I stare wide in horror and bite my tongue. I can only see his back, but it's enough to know they've beaten him. 

"Oh, don't worry about him, Astrid. He will be fine," Zenith smiles.

"Beta Glen and Gamma Dan, Astrid," he says, introducing the men to me. My voice shakes as I stare at the man on the floor. 

"It's nice to meet you both," I say nervously, avoiding eye contact.