Gilly POV

So today is my first day of school. I have to take a long test to see how much my tutor taught me so we know what I need to learn to get my GED so I can work for daddy.

I don't know what it is like to have a job. I think it will be loads of fun to work for him with lots of hugs and kisses and cuddles!

I took the test so now it's just waiting for the computer to score it and place me.

"The results are in, Tadpole. Wanna come look with me?" Daddy asks with his hand hovering over the mouse on his computer.

"I'm scared." I admit. I'm nervous that I didn't do well. I don't want to let him down.

"Why? No matter what this says I'll help you get to where you can pass the test." He says and I smile a little.

"Even if I'm stupid?" I ask and he growls pulling me onto his lap.

"Never say that. If you did poorly its not your fault. It is the fault of the man who kept you out of school. You are a smart girl Gilly. Never question that." He says before turning me to face the screen. "You ready?" He asks and I nod.

"Yea"

"Okay then one... two... three!" He clicks the link to my results and my jaw drops. "Wow... well then little girl... they give the test in a month. You shouldn't have any trouble with it."

I look at the results again. 97% correct for the entire test. 100% in math!

"I guess I had a good tutor." I say and he laughs.

"I guess you did... have you considered college? Once you have the GED you could go into an accounting program. I know a company that would hire you as soon as you graduate." He smirks down at me and I giggle.

"Can I still do it on the computer so I can stay here with you?" I ask

"You can... but you can also take a class or two at the local college if you want to experience what school is like." Daddy suggests. "You can still do most of it online from here but taking a class in person would be good for you. You could make some new friends."

"I guess I could." I answer unsure about being away from him. I'm afraid my father will come for me.

"You don't have to. Just think about it okay?" He asks and I nod.

"Okay."

I am happy to be out of the pack house and back in the plant. I can't wait until this vampire crap is over and I can move back to my apartment.

I love the pack. Of course I do I'm the Delta. But I like having my own space. Plus it will alow me to avoid a certain Alpha male.

"Hey boss, I ran out of product to run. What do you want me to do next?" A teenage kid asks. He's fresh out of high-school but a dang good worker. I pull up our order list and tell him what to run next. The boy leaves my office and just as I decide to do my rounds on the floor there is a knock on the door.

"Excuse me sir, there is a man here to see you. He says your cousin sent him." The office lady tells me. She is like HR and secretary all in one.

"Alright send him in." I respond wondering who Brenton sent. Is something wrong in the pack? Do I need to go back?

"Hello puppy."

No

Don't look up.

Focus on the papers in front of you.

"Come on, Logan. You can't ignore me."

I growl. Why is he here!?

"What do you want, Maddox?" I snap at him and he just smiles taking a seat opposite me at my desk.

"Im now your partner." He says.

"I haven't accepted you as my mate so no, you're not." I respond. I hate doing this but it is for the best. I can't be a submissive and in leadership. It's not good for the pack... no matter how attractive he is.

"Ah... but you see our Alpha is worried about you and thinks you could use some help. I'm now co Delta so yes, we are partners." He smirks at me.

No way Brenton would do this to me!... but then again he doesn't know Maddox is my mate... he'd probably push even more if he knew that... grrr! I need to talk to my cousin.

I pick up the phone ignoring the smug looking man across from me.

"Brenton you can't just..."

"Work it out Logan." He cuts me off. "You are letting yourself go so until you figure out your personal crap Maddox is your shadow. I need to know the work is getting done and you need the help." He hangs up before I can respond.

"Wipe that look off your face I don't need you." I growl at the grinning fool in front of me.

"Perhaps not but you're stuck with me... so what's next on the agenda, puppy?" He asks and I growl again.

"Don't call me that! Not here... not at all!" I yell.

"You're probably right. Wouldn't want you to slip at work." He smirks at me.

"I wouldn't slip because I'm not accepting you." I yell slamming my hand on the desk.

I freeze as he walks around the desk looking down at me. He places his hands on the arm rests of the chair caging me in.

"Listen here, boy. I understand that you are having trouble with this but I'm getting tired of you yelling and growling at me. We are going to work together so show some respect. Am I understood?"

"Yes sir." The words are out of my mouth before I can stop them. I can't believe I said that! I'm not submitting to him!

"Let's go." I grumble pushing him as I stand up.

"Lead the way." He smirks again. This is gonna be a long day.