Keeping the Wolf by E A Price

Author:E A Price [Price, E A]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-10-18T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

The snooty looking receptionist gave Christine a blank stare.

“May I help you?” The female sounded doubtful that she could, or that she would.

Getting past the security guard in Harold’s building was easy – he was a pack member who recognized her and nearly fell over himself to let her pass. But the receptionist on Harold’s floor seemed to be some kind of fox and wasn’t overly impressed by Christine’s jeans, sneakers, and sweatshirt.

“Is Harold here?”

The receptionist inhaled. “Are you referring to one of the Mr. Buchanans?”

“Yes. Junior.” She added – definitely Mr. Buchanan Jr.

The fox arched an eyebrow and told her in a disdainful voice that, “Mr. Buchanan is very busy, he is not able to meet with people who just show up at…”

“Mrs. Buchanan!”

Christine turned to see an older she-wolf hurrying her way. She was sure she was at the wedding, but couldn’t recall her name.

“Umm, hi,” said Christine, a little embarrassed at not knowing who she was.

The woman gave the fox shifter a significant look. “Patrice, this is Mrs. Buchanan – Mr. Buchanan Jr.’s wife.”

The fox’s cheeks turned pink. “Oh, I am so sorry…”

Christine waved a hand dismissively as the woman started stammering – she looked like she had committed an atrocity!

“Nothing to be sorry for. I was just hoping to see Harold.”

“Of course,” said the older woman. “I’m Linda, his assistant; please come this way.”

“Thank you.”

Christine smiled at Patrice – who frankly looked like she wanted to die, and followed Linda. She paused when she spotted her father-in-law. Harold Sr. was perched on a young woman’s desk, laughing and chatting in a carefree way. He was so unlike his son that if it weren’t for their physical similarities, she would swear there was no way they were related. Harold’s brothers Jonathan and to some extent Arthur were much more like their father.

She was considering calling out hello when she noticed him surreptitiously caressing the young woman’s breast. Christine quickly walked on – she did not want to get caught catching him doing that!

Christine hurried after Linda who beamed at her before throwing open a door and ushering her into a massive office.

“Linda,” growled a familiar voice. “I said…”

“This way, Mrs. Buchanan,” interrupted Linda smugly, stepping aside so Harold could see her.

Christine smiled awkwardly while her husband stared at her in astonishment.

“Christine?”

“Hi,” she squeaked, perhaps feeling this was a bad idea. They had just been getting on so well that she thought arriving at his office and asking him to lunch would be fun and spontaneous. She should have realized that Harold wouldn’t like those things.

Harold dropped the piece of paper he was looking at and hurried towards her, worry etched on his face. “Christine, is everything okay?”

“Yes, I just wondered if you wanted to get lunch together.”

Harold stopped a foot from her and didn’t bother to hide the surprise on his face.

“It’s fine if you’re too busy…” she trailed off, feeling more than a little foolish.

Harold smiled slightly before a cold voice cut through the moment.

“Harold is very busy,” sneered his father, strolling into the office.

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