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✧ Raj Malhotra’s POV ✧

After we finished the meeting, it was time to check on the injured pack members. Varun was with me the whole time, insisting I go home and promising to follow shortly.

As the elevator doors opened, I suddenly caught that sweet, intoxicating scent again. My wolf, Rudra, instantly became restless.

"Mate, mate, she's here! Find her!" Rudra urged, his voice filled with excitement and desperation.

I followed the scent, feeling my heart pound like it was going to explode. When I reached the entrance, I saw a girl with Mr. Dhruv Mahajan, but her face wasn't visible.

"Let's go, our mate is standing right here!" Rudra growled, barely able to contain his eagerness.

But I hesitated, my emotions swirling too intensely. Taking a deep breath, I took cautious steps forward. My pulse was racing, and I felt like I might lose control.

When I finally stood behind Mr. Mahajan, I cleared my throat to get their attention.

They both turned to look at me, and suddenly, I found it hard to breathe. Standing before me was the most breathtaking girl I’d ever seen.

"Mate, we found her! Finally, we found her!" Rudra howled in my mind, his excitement spilling over.

I had to calm him down. Patience, Rudra, I mind-linked him, trying to keep my composure.

But Rudra wasn’t having it. He grumbled in frustration, and I had to block him from my thoughts before he lost his temper.

I noticed she was checking me out too. Her eyes, wide with curiosity, took in every detail of me. She looked so soft, so fragile, like a delicate doll. I didn’t know how to describe her beauty—it was simply beyond words.

Our eyes met for a few seconds, and I swear, time stopped. But then, Mr. Mahajan elbowed her gently, and she looked away. I clenched my fists when she grabbed Mr. Mahajan’s wrist, her demeanor changing in an instant.

She looked at me like I had committed some crime. My blood boiled at the disgust in her gaze, but when our eyes met again, my anger melted away.

She turned to Mr. Mahajan and muttered, "Shameless pervert." She didn’t realize that I could hear her clearly.

I watched her leave, my gaze following her until she disappeared from view.

Someone cleared their throat behind me, and I turned to see Varun grinning at me.

"Finally, you found her," he said with a knowing smile.

I couldn’t help but smile back. I’d never felt this kind of happiness before.

Varun started typing something on his iPad, then handed it to me. "Look at this," he said, his eyes urging me to read.

It was information about my mate. Lavanya Mithal—what a beautiful name.

Age:23.

Occupation: Intern.

Address: XXXXXX.  

Status: Single. 

Parents: Mr. Mithal and Mrs. Mithal.  

"What the hell? She's been working here for over two and a half months!" Rudra growled in frustration.

"I told you we were wasting time in Canada," Rudra grumbled.

I felt a pang of regret. We had indeed wasted so much time. I looked at Varun, who smiled reassuringly. I smiled back, a plan already forming in my mind.

"I think she needs to be a full-time employee," I said, a mischievous grin spreading across my face as we left.

When We Reached the Mansion...

All my friends were there, gathered with their mates and children. Jatin Bhai came running over and hugged me. "Finally, you found her!" he said, grinning widely.

I returned the smile.

"Thanks to the moon goddess, he's finally smiling after ages!" Dev said, hugging me tightly.

"Congratulations, Raj," my Beta, Yuvraj, added, clapping me on the back.

Other members also congratulated me, but then they all noticed that I was alone. After waiting a couple of minutes, they burst out with questions.

"Where is she? Why did you come without her? What the hell, Raj?" they all bombarded me with their questions.

"Enough!" I said in my Alpha tone, and they immediately quieted down.

"Listen carefully," I began, making sure I had their full attention. "She’s not a werewolf. She’s a common human."

Their eyes widened in shock. Having a human mate was extremely rare.

"What??" they all screamed in unison.

"Raj Bhai, you know it's going to be tough to make her understand," Yuvraj said, his voice full of concern.

"Yeah, I know. That’s why I’m going to take it slow with her," I assured them.

They all nodded, understanding the delicate situation. Suddenly, little Anaya, Naman’s daughter, tugged at my pant leg.

"Uncle Raj, is she going to be our Luna?" she asked, her eyes filled with innocent curiosity.

I smiled and knelt down to her level, cupping her cheeks. "Yes, she’s our Luna. My mate," I said softly.

She giggled, and I ruffled her hair affectionately. But then I heard someone mutter, "Finally, Uncle Raj got pussy. "

I choked on my words when I realized it was Aarnav, Jatin Bhai's son, who had spoken. His father’s eyes widened in shock, and he nearly choked as well. Before I could say anything, Aarnav’s mother, Myra, twisted his ear and dragged him outside. The moment they left, everyone burst into laughter.

"Brat," I muttered under my breath, glaring at them all. I growled, giving them a warning to stop laughing.

They tried their best to stifle their laughter, while Jatin Bhai gave Varun a stern look, causing her to hide behind Riya.

Without saying another word, I left for my room. I collapsed onto my bed, closing my eyes as I replayed the day’s events in my mind.

From tomorrow, I’m going to approach her. I’m going to make her fall in love with me, I thought, smiling to myself.

I knew the mate bond was already pulling her towards me, even if she didn’t understand it yet. Sleep was impossible with the excitement bubbling inside me, so I decided to go for a run in the woods.

✧ Lavanya's POV ✧

I dragged Dhruv with me and made him sit in the car beside me.

He looked at me, clearly confused. "Lavanya, what happened? Why are you acting like this?" he asked, his brows furrowed in concern.

I sighed, trying to find the right words.

"Dhruv, if you need money, just ask me. I know I don’t have much, but I can help a little," I said, my voice full of sympathy as I placed my hand on his knee.

Dhruv looked even more confused.

"What are you talking about, Lavanya?" he asked, his voice laced with worry.

I bit my lip, trying to hold back tears.

"Why did you do it, Dhruv? Just tell me why?," I said, my voice trembling. The thought that my only friend had lost his dignity for money was breaking my heart.

He blinked, clearly not understanding.

"Wait a minute—what money? What did I do?" he questioned, completely baffled.

I grabbed his cheeks between my palms, looking at him with all the sympathy I could muster.

"You slept with Mr. Malhotra for money, didn’t you? I know you needed money for your mother, but you could have come to me instead," I said, my voice choked with emotion.

"WHAT??" Dhruv shouted, pulling away from my grasp.

"You don’t have to feel ashamed," I continued, but Dhruv interrupted me.

"Lavanya, stop! Please stop running your horses!" he exclaimed, looking at me with wide eyes.

"What are you talking about?" he asked again, clearly frustrated.

I gulped, feeling my face flush. "You needed money for your mother, and you met with Mr. Malhotra personally. You were limping, and I just assumed..."

"WHAT?? You think I... Oh God, Lavanya, no!" Dhruv shouted, his eyes wide with disbelief.

He started laughing loudly, and I felt even more confused.

"Oh God, Lavanya, I already sent money from my savings. I had a meeting with Mr. Malhotra, but his secretary was with me the whole time, and I hit my knee on the table. That’s why I was limping!" he explained, still laughing.

I felt my cheeks burn with embarrassment. Oh God, how could I have been so stupid?

"Lavanya, I’m straight, and Mr. Malhotra isn’t gay. Come on!" he said, still chuckling.

I stared at him, feeling like I had just made the biggest fool of myself. Oh no, what if Mr. Malhotra found out what I had assumed about him? He was my boss—what if he fired me? All my hard work, gone just like that.

I buried my face in my hands. "I really fucked up," I muttered, my voice barely audible.

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