Alpha Conan's Rejected Nanny

Josie POV

“You look hot! Let me take another picture.”

“One more we have to go!” I said before posing for another picture.

The ball had already started, and my parents were already there. I couldn’t afford to be late because I wanted to make a good impression. I was on active duty tonight, a beta bodyguard could never relax.

I wanted to make a good impression because I was barely six weeks on the job. Despite being the youngest beta bodyguard for the Alpha ’s family, there had been a few mishaps.

Danger was everywhere tonight, and I could feel it.

With so many important people in attendance, there had to be someone lurking in the shadows looking for an opportunity.

“This is just like we planned when we graduated from high school! You become a bodyguard like everyone else in your family, and I get a loan from Daddy to start my restaurant!” My best friend beamed.

“And if things go any better, my wedding will be in six months.”

She frowned. “Let’s go before you get any crazier ideas. Six months is not nearly enough time to plan a wedding.”

I laughed. Tonight had to be perfect.

“Let’s go. We might be late.”

“We’re right on time, Josie.”

“Yeah, but I have to speak to Ryan first. He has to tell me where I’m positioned tonight.”

“Alright, I’ll get started on the drinks!” Oakley squealed.

She squeezed me and we left my house. While she went ahead to the ball, I went to the Pack House, where my boyfriend and brother Shane were.

“There you are,” Ryan said.

He took a minute to take me in. A soft blush spread on my cheeks. Ryan’s eyes lingered on my waist before what little lust lingered in his eyes vanished, and the solid soldier stare returned.

Ryan had been a bodyguard for five years. He was responsible and came from a well-respected family. Ryan’s Dad was Alpha Rufus’ Alpha General. Ryan was trusted with handling the Alpha family’s protection, but we all knew being a bodyguard was just a stepping stone to higher positions in the Pack. Everyone expected Ryan and my brother Shane to be a part of the next Alpha’s regime.

“I’m not late,” I said, with a small smile.

“Yeah, but we’re done anyway. I want you on the floor tonight. You don’t have to do much, Josie. If you see anything suspicious, just tell me.”

“Do we still get to dance?” I batted my lashes at him. “Come on, it’s the perfect cover to snoop.”

He thought about it for a second. “Yeah, you’re right.”

I knew Ryan too well. We’d been together for seven years. There wasn’t much he liked to do outside of working. He was constantly scanning for danger and potential loopholes.

“Great! Let’s go.”

I took his hand before he uttered anything else, and we walked arm in arm to the ball. The atmosphere was amazing. People were chatting and laughing.