Chapter 57: Chapter 57

**Cassie’s Pov**

The next morning, I prepared our breakfast. This is the second time that my rich boss has slept over here. What differs is that he is drunk, so he is not able to go home.

Though he could call a driver or a servant of him, he chose not to for an unknown reason. He said that he misses Charlie so much. Charlie is like a son to him.

So, I did not stop him last night from sleeping here. I trust him more than everyone thinks. Aside from that, I am much more capable than him. I can protect myself and my son. I am not human; take note of that.

"Smells great," he voices out. He is at my back and peeking at what I am cooking at this very moment.

"You are just hungry; there is nothing special about a couple of bacon and scrambled eggs."

He cackled. "I am sorry for barging here again last night. I hope it does not look so weird." Of course, it is weird!

Imagine that Derek is a multi-billionaire guy. He owns a chain of businesses, hotels, and others. And the sound of him sleeping on the floor... This small apartment sounds ridiculous.

"I hope you would not do that so often." "Don't get me wrong, but I do not want people to think differently about us," I said while turning off the stove.

"How many times should I say that you should not mind about them?"

"It is inevitable, Derek." "Not all people have the same mindset as you."

When I was still the Luna of the Blue Moon pack, I always minded myself.

I should be a perfect pair for an alpha. I should be on the same level and standard as my husband, and that is why I am so affected by people's ways of seeing me.

And being close to my boss is not helping at all.

"I am sorry, but I cannot fully get away from you. But I will lessen, maybe?" He tried to bargain.

I smiled. "Alright. "That is enough, I guess."

I heard the door opening, and I saw my son walking, a little bit sleepy. It is so early, but we need to get to the school.

"Morning, Mom. Good morning, Uncle Derek." My son is too cute to be handled lightly.

"Morning son, come here and get some food. Let's eat breakfast."

We have a light meal before we do our routine. Derek also takes a bath in our apartment, and he has his spare clothes, so it is not a problem changing his business attire.

When we are all ready, Derek drives us until we get to school. I send my son to his teacher, and Art is waiting in front of the classroom.

"Hi," I said while catching my breath. He gave me a bottle of water. I should get to the gym right away. My stamina is getting worse.

"Mrs. Clark, you should not run like that," he said, a little bit worried on his face, if I am not getting it wrong.

"I am sorry, I thought we were late! Haha. Please take care of my son. I will also fetch my son later. Thanks, Mr. Dax, and son?" I bent to kiss my son's forehead.

"I love you; stay safe, and if something happens, call me anytime."

"Yes, Mom, I love you too."

I walk back to the car, and I just catch Derek staring badly at my son's teacher. And I can see Dax glaring so badly at my boss. Are they having a silent war?

"Let's go," Derek mumbles, and we get inside his car.

He looks back in the right mood as if he is not glaring to death at Mr. Dax. And out of curiosity, I also did not restrain myself from asking.

"Do you know that teacher?" "Maybe you know him because he is Angel's brother."

His eyebrows crossed as if he tasted something bad. "I don't know him. But if he is Angel's brother, then I guess being annoying is running on their blood." Are humans here in Claybourne just like him? He is getting angry with a stranger without any valid reason at all!

"He looks kind."

"He looks so into you, Cassie."

My eyes widened at his accusation. What the hell is he talking about?

"What in the freak are you saying?" Don't you dare say that he just said those words out of jealousy? I will finally have a concrete reason to rip his head off.

"The way he is looking at you That is a way of looking at you the way I am looking at you. I am a man, Cassie. I know if someone likes you, and he is a damn threat." Isn't he too brutally honest?

"Hey! Get off that thought, please. Because what the hell? I just met him yesterday, and that is impossible! There is nothing special about me, seriously. Are both of your eyes blurry? Can't you see that I am the living meaning of being basic?"

He shook his head. "You are gorgeous."

"Sure... If you have a hangover or you are enduring a headache,

He sighed. "Seriously?"

"What?"

"Never mind."

We came inside the company, and as usual, some people looked at me, and they were whispering words loud enough for a werewolf like me to hear.

"Seriously, I thought she was better because she is a friend of Ms. Angel."

"Don't expect too much; she is ambitious."

"Perhaps a slut."

My eyes widened in fear as I heard those words. But fear turned into hate and anger as I clenched my fist. I imagine myself running towards these two damn b*tches.

But I was beyond shocked when Mr. Ross walked towards them and shouted.

''Both of you! Fired! I will call my lawyer. I will not let anyone of you slide from this!"

The whole lobby fell into silence.

I walk with him until we reach his office.

"Are you okay?"

Totally not.