Chapter Sixteen

**CIARA'S POV**

"Come to my office right now". The husky voice of Alpha Xander came booming in my head making me jump up in fear. I looked around breathing hard.

"Gosh," I said, touching my chest and trying to regulate my breath.

Wait, did Alpha Xander just used the mind link on me?

Shocked. I was shocked because it has been years, I mean, since like 10 years ago, he used the mind link for me. In that way, he made it look like I no longer belong to the pack. I need to hurry.

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"Greetings to you, Alpha Xander," I said bowing my head as soon as I entered his office.

"As you know the luna ceremony is coming up in a week, so the preparation is starting tomorrow, guests will arriving soon at the pack, so make sure you do your duty." He said.

"Okay," I said.

After a minute of silence,

"Do you know the reason I did not overload you with work?." He asked.

I shook my head negatively.

"It is because I want you to look healthy for