Alpha’s Badass Mate novel

---- eyes closed and a hand pressed to her stomach. There was an ache growing in her lower abdomen, but it wasn't the worst pain she'd ever dealt with. No. That was the bad dinner she had in college that ended up putting her in the hospital during her last year. God, what had she eaten this time? Ashly's face pinched as she tried to recall her last twenty-four hours worth of meals.

But she is in Europe because of some business deal, and she is missing her baby, but thank God Monika and Man will take care of him. She just wants to sign a fucking contract and leave. As the elevator carried them up to their destination , both Sebestian and Allen cast identical worried glances back at her. Ashly had brought the two of them along to help with paperwork, but now they looked more like anxious new parents than coworkers.

"Maybe we should reschedule this first meeting," Allen suggested, her eyes shifting to Sebestian for backup. Her partner's eyes narrowed slightly, but with a sigh, he relented and gave her support. "You do seem sick, Ashly ," Sebestian murmured in agreement. "And it's going to be a long day." Ashly waved them both off. "We've been waiting weeks for the CEO of this company; we come here from fucking far, and Iam missing my baby, so we ---- need to do this as soon as possible," she hissed.

Ashly knew Man wanted the whole merger and acquisition settled quickly so they could all start working together productively on their new projects. As president of her company , it was on Ashly to see that work done. She wasn't going to let a little stomach cramp stop her from doing her job. And besides, she had to prove to all of the stuffy old Alphas on the company board that she wasn't the spoiled, lazy little Omega they all said she was behind her back. Even she is fucking president.

"T'm fine," Ashly snapped at the two of them when their arched brows and fretting stares didn't let up. When Ashly bared her teeth, both of them immediately turned around. She eyed the backs of their heads, making sure they didn't check on her again, before she closed her eyes once more. At least they knew well enough not to push her. The elevator pinged as they arrived on the top floor of the office building. The office was a bit crowded, with staff milling about.

They eyed her and her assistants as they stepped onto the floor. Allen and Sebestian went ahead to the front desk while Ashly waited. The three of them were quickly shown to the main floor, where a man was handing out lots of paper to his staff, seeming to be congratulating them on the merger. As the CEO's PA was about to introduce her, Ashly ---- waited at the entrance. "Alex, sir," she called out.

The president of the A'A group is here for you." When Ashly heard his name, she felt like she was about to faint. And her pain became worse. No, not him. Not her ex-mate. "Is he?" Allen was about to run and beat the sh*t out of Alex when Ashly stopped her. "Listen, Allen, if it's really him, then we're all going to ignore him. If you love me, then you will do as I say. Remember, we don't know him." With that, Ashly leaves Allen's hand, who takes a long breath and clams herself.

Sebastian was staring at her with her signature poker face, which made Ashly roll her eyes. The man who'd been handing out papers, Alex, glanced up. As soon as their eyes met, he stood a little straighter . Ashly couldn't help but notice the quick scan up and down Alex gave her, tracing the line of her body with a dark, calculating gaze.

Something about the way the man's eyes fell on her made her skin itch, but she would be lying to herself if she said this particular itch was entirely unpleasant. ---- Alex was handsome, tall, broad, and well-groomed , but not in an overt way; it was simply a clear sign that he took good care of himself. Everyone wore scent blockers; it was required in most offices, but there was something about Alex that screamed of his Alpha status.

It wasn't just his high position in the company ; it was his stature, the strong angles of his features, the way he carried himself, and his eyes. His eyes bore both a softness and an intensity that Ashly found herself wanting to fight and submit to at the same time. Ashly felt a hot fist wrap around her insides and squeeze. This man broke her heart and threw her out of his life like she was nothing. "You must be the CEO. Mr.

Alex?" She said it with a forced smile, trying not to wince as she ignored the sensation in her lower abdomen. "Yes. It's nice to meet you, President Ashly," Alex replied with a polite nod. He raised a hand, gesturing for Ashly to follow him down the hall and into an office. Ashly looks towards Allen and Sebestian all of a sudden, and Alex is going to play the I don't know you ' game. Ashly trailed behind him, leaving Sebestian and Allen