Millicent
I tightened my posture, pushing my shoulders back and lifting my chin. I forced my face into the brightest, most professional smile I could manage, the one I'd perfected during years of customer service. The one that said 'I'm helpful and harmless and definitely not panicking inside.'
Then I stepped forward, my heels clicking on the floor with false confidence, and extended my hand like this was a normal introduction. Like the universe hadn't just shifted on its axis. Like my wolf wasn't clawing at my insides, demanding I acknowledge our mate.
"Mr. Cielo! I'm Millicent Adams, your new executive assistant. It's such an honor to meet you."
Abel looked taken aback by my shift, blinking at my outstretched hand like he'd never seen one before. His gaze flicked from my hand to my f
