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Nevea
I sat across from Mr. Smith, my editor–in- chief, trying to hide my nervousness. My heart pounded as I watched him scroll through something on his laptop with an unreadable expression. Why had he called me? He never called me in unless it was important. And after what felt like hours, he glanced up at me.
“Nevea, you’ve been doing excellent work lately,” he said with a serious tone.
I nodded, my fingers clutching the armrests of my chair. Compliments were nice, but Mr. Smith wasn‘ t the kind of person to give them out without a reason. My mind raced with possibilities.
“I’ve been thinking a lot about your future with the company. You‘ ve been consistent, and your pieces resonate with our readers. That’s something I value.”
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“Thank you, sir,” I replied, my voice. steady even though my stomach was doing somersaults.
“There’s an opportunity coming up,” he said with excitement.
“It’s a major assignment, a year–long exclusive covering one of the biggest fashion events in the werewolf world.
It’s hosted by the Luna Andrea of the Shadow Pack in Idaho.”
My breath caught in my throat. The Shadow Pack was one of the most influential packs. The event wouldn’t just be about fashion – power, politics, and everything in between. And Mr. Smith wanted me to cover it?
He smiled as he noticed my wide–eyed
look.
“I thought you’d be interested.”
“Interested?” I repeated, barely containing my excitement.
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“This is… this is incredible.”
“And if you deliver the kind of quality content, I know you‘ re capable of, we‘ 11 have to talk about that editor position. you ve been eyeing for a long time.”
I felt like the floor dropped beneath me. I had been dreaming of being an editor, and finally, it’s within my reach.
“Of course, this isn’t just a fashion show. You’ll live in Idaho for a year, embedded within the Shadow Pack‘ s world. It‘ 11
give you access to Luna Andrea and her inner circle and the chance to report on more than just the clothes. You’ll get to explore the politics of the pack, the alliances, the rivalries…everything.”
My heart was racing. It was the kind of assignment that could make or break a career. I couldn’t believe it that Mr. Smith was offering it to me.
“When do I leave?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm.
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“In two weeks. That should give your
enough time to wrap up things here and prepare.”
Two weeks. It wasn‘ t a lot of time, but it was enough. I’d spent the last few months. feeling stuck between my job, the pack, and Kai. I needed a fresh start, and this was it.
“I’ll do it,” I said with firm conviction.
“I won’t let you down.”
Mr. Smith nodded, satisfied with my
response.
“Good. I knew I could count on you.”
I left his office in a daze. It was more than just a job; it was the chance of a lifetime. Luna Andrea wasn‘ t just a fashion icon; she was a political figure, a strategist, someone who shaped the future of the packs. And I was going to be right in the middle of it all.
But as the excitement settled, reality crept
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- in. A year away from home, from the pack, and especially from Kai. Could I really leave it all behind? Could I leave him
behind?
The thought of Kai sent a familiar pang through my chest. I wasn’t fully healed from our breakup. And Kai was still the same, busy with his Alpha duties and Claire. Even after Ivar had confessed what he did, Kai hadn’t acted.
And now, an opportunity for my career has come. I could either stay behind, stuck in this endless cycle, or take this chance and build the life I had always dreamed of. The answer was clear. I had to go.
That evening, I sat at my kitchen table, sipping tea and staring at the offer letter sent by Mr. Smith. The words “exclusive assignment” and “potential editor promotion” seemed to jump off the screen, taunting me with the promise of everything I had ever wanted. But the thought of leaving still lingered in the back
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of my mind.
Would Kai even care? Would he even notice I was gone? I shook my head, frustrated with myself. This shouldn’t be about Kai, but instead, it should be about me.
1 pulled out my phone and quickly texted my parents, telling them the news. I knew they’d be thrilled. My mom had always encouraged me to pursue my dreams, and this was what she had hoped for.
As I waited for their reply, I couldn’t help but think about how freeing this opportunity could be. A whole year away
from the pack drama, away from the constant back–and–forth with Kai, and away from the suffocating expectations that had been weighing me down for so long. 1 could finally be my own person again.
A notification popped on my phone, and it was my mom’s text.
“Nevea! That’s amazing! I’m so proud of you! We have to celebrate before you
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I smiled. My mom had always been my biggest supporter, and her excitement made me realize I made the right decision.
I spent the next few days wrapping up my projects at work, packing my bags, and mentally preparing myself. But in the back of my mind, Kai kept nagging in my head. I hadn’t told him, and honestly, I didn’t feel like it because what difference would it make? And I had already made up my mind.
A few days before my flight, I checked the group chats. Claire had been quiet, and it was odd. But I didn’t mind. I decided to leave a message.
“Guys, if you need something important from me, contact my parents. Thanks!”
I hit send and switched the group chat again to mute. I noticed a response to my message, but I just ignored it. I went to bed so excited about my upcoming morning
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