After hearing those words, Jake felt an emptiness inside his heart...

*Future mate? ... yes... what was I thinking... he's far out of my league... he's my boss* he reflected.

"Yes, sir, I will certainly defend Boss." Jake gave Mike a kind smile.

"Mike, don't go telling this type of joke to others..... we're not future mates," Martin said solemnly.

"You can't say stuff like that, dude. Mar never agreed to something like that "Maya chastised Mike.

"Hey, I was only joking.... don't eat me, both of you"... Mike had a heavy heart and was upset at Martin's decision, but he didn't express it on his face.

*It was all a joke....* Jake grinned in his head... and his face brightened; he fought hard to hide it behind his cool face.

"Then, Martin, think about the proposal we discussed and get back to me later"... Mike collected some documents off the table and placed them in his arm. Maya and Martin both rose from their seats.

'Yes, I will email you...' Martin responded

"I'll walk him out Mar, check the files at your desk," Maya and Mike said as they exited the cabin.

Jake pushed open the door for them.

Mike fixed his gaze on Jake.

Keep your distance from him, whatever you are, Jake sensed his gaze warn.

Jake's pupils dilated. He felt like a wolf daring him to a fight, but instead of being terrified, he grinned gently, as if welcoming the challenge.

Maya and Mike stepped inside the elevator.

'You should keep your cool, Bro, you know Mar doesn't see you romantically, you should be more calm and considerate'... Maya openly informed Mike.

'I know sis... I'll make him mine... right now I feel I have to do it right away or else he'll vanish'... Mike fixed his gaze on his reflection on the elevator wall.

'What exactly are you talking about?' Maya looked perplexed at Mike.

'Isn't that bodyguard an Alpha?' Mike inquired

'Yes, he is dominant, but he is only a bodyguard.' Maya responded.

'I know he's only a bodyguard... but when I scowl at him, showing who's boss, just as every Dominant Alpha does. His expression was neither terrified nor inferior to mine... it was as if he was saying, 'fight and win, then force me to do it if you can'... Mike's tone turned solemn and stern.

Mike's comments made Maya anxious...

'What are you saying... did you fall insane in love?' she inquired...

They made it to the ground floor. Mike's driver was waiting for him on the bottom level. He approached Mike, took the files, and went out.

'Maya, I don't know why, for a short second, I thought he was superior to me... as if he was accepting my challenge as a rival Alpha... his eyes were saying, 'try touching mine, I will rip your heart out.....' You must keep an eye on him...' Mike expressed his concern and cautioned.

Mike's car came, and he got in and drove away.

Maya remained still, her focus fixed on the beautiful blue sky, digesting what Mike had said. *He is one of the male-dominant Alphas who are superior to other Alphas, to the point that he feels inferior to him*...

Maya proceeded inside... and opened the door on the 6th level in front of Martin's Cabin.

"I was thinking, Mar."... Her remarks came to a halt in surprise... she looked at Jake and Martin and reddened...

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