The Lycan King

Avalyn

Nik led me to a huge room where lots and lots of people were sitting and a many more were even standing at the back. There was a cameraman standing in the middle and filming us too. There was a large screen at the far end of the room of which we could see the anxious faces of people watching us live.

We entered from one of the side doors and he extended his hand, which I took, and he led me up the stage. Everyone welcomed us with a warm round of applause which made me blush.

After they quietened, Nik started. "Good afternoon everyone. First, I would like to thank you all for all your handwork that has helped us become of of the top MNC's in the the world today. And for the outstanding profits the company has earned for the year 2018." He smiled at everyone.

The crowd broke into another applause, louder than the other one.

"I would like to introduce my wife, Avalyn Volkov." He pressed his hand on my lower back. "She is now officially one of the owners of Volkov Corps. You will have to listen to her boss around just as much as I do now." He chuckled as everyone broke into laughter and another hearty applause which led me to blush again as I smiled widely at everyone.

Nik had his way of charming people. People just liked him naturally. It wasn't just the looks, it was his aura, his style, the way he talked, the way he smiled. I knew he was closed off most of the time, especially with strangers. But inside that mask, he was a man with a big heart. He would never wish ill of someone. At least not until they mess up.

"The company's CEO, late Mr. Christian Fallon was found dead because of an animal attack. It was a very sad time for all of us and I know the whole company mourned his loss. He was a great man. May he rest in peace." Everyone murmured 'may he rest in peace' after him.

"Mr. George Colby, the COO stepped up as the stand in CEO." He gave a pointed look to a man in the front row who was shifting in his seat. "In that duration, twenty million dollars were transferred to some unknown account in the Swiss bank. Did you know this?"

The man looked uncomfortable as he stood up and the camera focused on him. "We had no control over it, Mr. Volkov. Someone had hacked into our system and wired it. I have our finance and IT team still working on it."

"Why was I not informed as soon as it happened?" Nik asked, an undertone of anger in his voice.

"We thought we had it under control." He gave the lame reply.?

"That does not mean that you will not inform me of the happenings in my company. Were any other chief officers informed?" Nik asked.

"Mr. Powley and Mrs. Heath knew." He replied, sounding ashamed.

"Very well. I would like to make major structural changes right now. Mr. Colby, you are fired."

Gasps shot out in the room.

"Mr. Powley, Mrs. Heath, you are fired too." He said, silencing the room.

A man shot out of his seat. "You can't fire people like that, Mr.Volkov."

"I can and I will. I am the Chairperson and I own the company. I do not tolerate this kind of behaviour,?Mr. Heath. As a matter of fact, what steps have you taken as a CIO?" He arched his brow.

"We have registered a complaint but the account isn't traceable. There is nothing more we can do." He replied.

"That is not the answer you give when such a big amount is at stake." He gave a sharp look to the man. "You are fired too."

Everyone looked terrified now. Nik was firing people felt and right. This won't be good for the company. There can't be an uncertainty in a company like this. But this sort of information should not have been hidden either.

I placed my hand on his arm. He needed to calm down.

"Anyone who knew about this but did not raise their voice or inform Nikolai, please stand up." I said, silencing the room.

"Stand up and you only loose your job here. Or else I will find out my way and you might find it difficult to find a job elsewhere too." Nik looked calm right now but I felt his anger through our bond. I grabbed his hand and rubbed circles to calm him down.

Slowly, a few people stood up.

"The entire team of Chief officers, I see. All of you are fired and you can leave now." He said and gave a meaningful look to the guard standing at the doors.

Some ashamed and some arrogant, the people who were standing left the room.

All the employees were holding their breath for his next move. There was pin drop silence and everyone watched Nik with rapt attention.

"Everyone in the company is granted a promotion. The new chief officers, please stand up."

Everyone was shell-shocked. I would have laughed at everyone's expressions if it wasn't such a serious matter.

Slowly, a few people got up, looking at each other inconspicuously but I caught it. I don't think they believed this happened.

"If you would have been in your previous boss's position, what would have you all done?" He looked at every standing person in the eye.

"We would have informed you." A man in his late forties spoke.

Nik nodded. "And what would your next course of action would be to get the money back, considering all the facts you were told some time ago?"

They all remained quiet. Thinking.

A hand shot up in the crowd that was sitting.

Nik nodded at him and the man stood up. A smile grew on my face when I saw it was Ethan. "If someone took my money, I would not sit quietly, Sir. If someone can wire our money to another account, I think we should do the same. Especially when the authorities can't help us."

A daring answer.

"That is not what an honourable man with morals would do." Nik studied him and then turned his gaze back to the newly appointed Chief Officers. It wasn't just immoral, it was illegal too.

"I'm a businessman too, Sir. And it won't be an immoral thing if its taking back my own money." Ethan said, bringing our attention back to him.

"What's your name?" Nik asked.

"Ethan Lesley." He replied.

"What's your job in the company, right now?" Nik asked again. I had a hitch where Nik was going with this.

"I'm a business analyst." He replied.

"Ethan, my man, come up on the stage." Nikolai beckoned him here.

Ethan didn't seem as confident as before when he walked here. He climbed up on the stage and gave me a shaky smile before he looked up at Nik.

"Employees of Volkov Corp., I present you the new CEO, Ethan Lesley. Along with that, I announce a ten percent increment in everyone's salary." Nik announced.

Thirty seconds later, the room burst into applause and cheers.?

Ethan looked shocked. He looked at me with his eyes wide, as if asking if its real.

him and

Avalyn." He smiled in

rest in my office. Congratulations on your

so much for the opportunity,

Nik nodded at him.

the meeting, you may return to your jobs now." Nik announced and grabbed my hand, leading me

silent as we

in his chair and Ethan and I sat in the ones across from

new for you, you can take all the help you need from the new Chief Officers and

fit in the role, Sir. I'm

same in six months. Good luck,

the opportunity again, Mr. Volkov," and with

asked beckoning

me with the photocopy machine and then helped me to find Mason

tugged me down

everyone finds me attractive enough to flirt." I played with the knot

you are wrong. You are the most beautiful

I saw Sylvia. He had been with her...I wasn't prettier than her. I had no misconceptions

his finger on my eyes, nose and lips, "all this is real", his finger trailed down my neck and circled my breasts, "and

"You are too

not sweet." A growl reverberated through his chest

giggled. "Whatever

mean anything. No girl I've been with means?anything."?He said

I replied. I had accepted it. He was a handsome man and girls fawned over him. And he was a

my mark again. "You should go take a

coming?"

and Natalia."

I grinned and got off his lap. It had been so long since I had seen her. And she was kidnapped. I had heard

get your ass in the shower before they come. I don't want anyone else smelling you

a shower place. I removed my dress and folded it neatly, placing it in one of the drawers so

and me. After I was done, I patted myself dry and wore the dress again. I stepped out of the shower

which seemed too important and stressful. I placed my

"Thanks, Love."

I smiled even though

aching. It was just when he finished

up from his chair and paced in the room a bit, looking

"What happened?" I asked.

And the way we parted last time wasn't a...proper goodbye." He stopped and looked at me. He took two long stepped and stopped in front of me, kissing me hard enough to make

was a knock on the door. "Thanks. You calm me down." He whispered. I stood on my toes and pecked him

in." He said, giving me a

the door and gestured a man and Nat to walked

to disturb us. Forward all the calls

Sir." He replied and

to me and squeezed the life out

are doing but I can see you are as strong as ever." I ginned up at

She said and flexed her biceps, laughing. "And yes, I'm a hundred percent alright. Max, my

you are healthy and alive." I squeezed her hand. "And that you finally found your

called me and I immediately turned to him. "Yes?"

my brother, Maximilian. Max, this is Avalyn." Nik

this man. Why? He looked the same size a Nik. Maybe a bit more bigger. But he didn't scare me. I

extended his hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you." He said and gave me a

appeared on his shoulder. "A smile?" He laughed on his shoulder. "Maximilian can't be good. But you can be grateful to the woman because of whom your mate agreed to be your slave. She would have never even let you touch her otherwise." He

hand. What was

he wouldn't move and grabbed the little

can see

hand. I squeezed him a little, feeling an aura of darkness pour out of him. Goosebumps erupted on my skin. I had never seen

or I'll be the face of your

him?" Max asked,

replied but in the next second, the black thing

fuck was

like to know too." Nikolai said, clearly wanting

once told you that I heard whispers? That I wasn't just talking to myself?" Max

were children back then." Nik

that whispered evil things in my

at me intently. "You aren't just a werewolf are

anyone. He hadn't told me but I

she is yet. She has these magical powers. She doesn't use spells so a

Alvarez." He wondered, thinking something. "Alpha Alvarez. Your father was a vampire. Mother an Alpha werewolf who inherited the pack." Max said suddenly. "Unless she wasn't just a werewolf. What's your mother's maiden

at him with wide eyes. How the hell did he know

thats enough,

"Avalyn?" He persisted.

Aine James." I replied, biting my lip. Did he maybe, by any chance know them? He was a vampire so he could be really old and maybe be friends with my

eyes widened a fraction and my hopes

who Faelern is?" Max asked, jumping

of all the Faes."

know he had a daughter?"? Max asked him

have a mate." Nik shook his head

said that his mate was cursed. That she will die giving birth to her daughter. Her entire lineage was cursed. Faelern learned about this and wanted to kill the baby

does he even know all of this? Faes don't live in our dimension anymore. After the attacks, they came together and escaped to a dimension that none of us are allowed to enter. Very

are you telling us this?" Nik asked, his tone a

baby's name was Valarie Aine." I

spoke. This means I'm a Fae. And my mother knew she was

clearing them. Papa hardly ever talked about my mom. And I had stopped asking after some time because I knew it hurt him too

practically royalty.?Shit."

will also mean that having Nik's child will kill me

so sure?" Nik asked Max,

at your doorstep when I was ten. The Montana pack gave protection to refugees. Which is why Fiona when came to

lying. This isn't fucking true. She is no princess.

Max said but Nik cut

carrying my child. She isn't cursed." I know he was overwhelmed. I know, even though we hadn't talked about it but he wanted to have children.