“h*ll, Alpha. I hope I am not disturbing you.” she said and locked eyes with me. Ignoring Xander’s gaze, it was clear she was up to something.“It depends, what do you want?” Xander asked her, keeping up with his dinner, urging me to do the same, but it was hard when so many eyes were focused on me, waiting for my next move.They all were waiting watching us like hawks.“Nothing, that you can’t agree to. I want to discuss something with Miss. Hawthorne.” she said, still her eyes were fixed on me. “Privately,” she added.I heard a tick in Xander’s Jaw and then his bark, “And what do you want to discuss? And if it is important then I want to know about it too. I want to hear what you want to discuss with my mate.” Xander was furious and if that woman was not air headed she would have noticed the change in Xander’s eyes.For the first time, ever since she walked up to us, she looked at Xander haughtily. She wasn’t afraid, that was evident from her posture and confident demeanor.“Are you
If Wilson was mad, this woman in front of me was furious. She attacked me again with the plate, making some servant gasp in horror.Xander on the other hand punched Wilson, making him spit out blood, but Wilson laughed in return.“Show everyone that this b*tch isn’t our Pack Luna. They aren’t mated, expose their charade. Then along with this Hawthorne whore this lying Alpha will also pay.” his words were not cautioned, and he directed them toward that woman.This got Xander’s attention, but Wilson tackled him.The woman straddled me and she wore a sinister smile, my head was still buzzing because of the attack.“How does it feel to be under someone lower than you? You might be thinking that you are some queen sitting with our Alpha. But remember your fu*king place. You are nothing but the shameless girl who spread her legs for more power. You sold yourself to the highest bidder.” she spitted out.My eyes flashed yellow, Lana was capable of shredding this lowly b*tch into pieces, but i
The woman screamed again, she was backed by the wall and she had nowhere to go and she was screeching like a banshee.“You are nothing, but an imposter.” she spat, her voice was tight with underlying fear. "Xander could never find his mate. You are lying. This is impossible. I don’t fu*king believe you for a second."“How can you be so sure that he can’t find his mate?” I asked her.She kept her silence and when someone tried to move toward her, she screamed again.Her eyes were wide like a scared animal. “ Don’t touch me. She is tricking you all,” she screamed again.I took a step closer, and if she could have clawed the wall, the woman could have. There was something wrong with her, like she was drugged and dazed, but she wasn’t. I was sure of that. She didn’t reek of alcohol, nor did she have eyes that showed her involvement with drugs, maybe this was her true behavior.I showed my neck once again to everyone, then covered it. A deliberate act to prove my innocence, but not too lon
Sensing my uneasiness and sadness, Xander cupped my face in both of his hands, I felt a shiver run down my spine, I didn’t dare meet his eyes, because if I did I might confess my darkest secrets to him.With great effort, I moved away from his touch and turned toward the bathroom. The sound of the running water from the shower was a welcome distraction. I needed to regain my composure before I headed back to the room.But Xander wasn't satisfied with my attempt to conceal my emotions. He followed me into the bathroom, his presence unwavering. Leaning against the doorframe, he crossed his arms over his broad chest, his eyes never leaving mine.I sighed, frustration bubbling up within me. "Xander, please. I just need some time alone. I also have to go to the office tomorrow. And I really need the rest, after what I have suffered in the dining hall."He shook his head slowly, his expression a mix of determination. "No, Gracie," he said, his voice low and raw. "I can't just stand by and w
The next morning was Sunday, and I was planning to spend it in my bed. I looked around lazily and the room was empty but I could hear the shower running in the bathroom. Xander must be inside.A satisfied sigh left my mouth when Xander came out of the bathroom, wet and dripping. The water droplets were gliding down his taut muscles, making my mouth water.“Stop looking at me like this. It would not be easy to work with a hard-on.” Xander chuckled and then I realized that he caught me staring.“Then don’t come out looking so d*mn hot.” I muttered.“I can’t help it. I am made like that.” He winked at me, making me smile.I rose from bed, I also needed to freshen up and maybe lying down in bed could wait.“Oh, goddess. Now I am definitely hard.” Xander cursed and I chuckled.I was completely n*ked and I did that to tease him.Sometimes I wanted to be brave like this, after last night I wanted to believe that I was Xander’s and he would have me and no one else.After a warm shower, I head
“We can’t just exile them Xan. The pack needs them and their expertise. And also, they are part of the pack, as their Alpha, it’s your duty to teach them how to change with time.” I said and looked at Xander.“What are you trying to say, Grace. Please spell it for me, because you saw what they did right. Of course you did, they attacked you. They are stubborn about every new change, for them, modern times never came.” Xander huffed, with frustration.“Maybe exiling them would not be so bad,” Mason said.I paused, letting the weight of my words settle in the room. "What if," I continued, "we don't exile the elders but revoke their privileges? Make them fend for themselves for a while. They'd have to rely on omegas for their needs. It could serve as a lesson, make them realize the importance of omegas."Mason’s eyes light up with my suggestion.Xander considered my suggestion, his eyes reflecting a mix of approval and pride. It was evident that he found merit in the idea. "Grace is righ
When I reached my office, a long sigh left my mouth. Because on my desk there was a big mountain of paperwork that had accumulated over the past days during my absence. It was a daunting task that I needed to complete considering how I had just told Xander that I had earned my position and couldn’t leave.Just as I was about to dive into the paperwork, a sudden uproar echoed down the hallway outside my office. Raised voices and the sound of heavy footsteps drew nearer, disrupting the quiet atmosphere within the room. I glanced up, curiosity piqued.And then, there she was.Emma, I narrowed my eyes at this sudden arrival.“Grace,” she exclaimed. The guards stationed outside my office attempted to block her path, but she paid them no mind, her focus solely on reaching me.She stormed inside my office with a cake box in her hands. “Grace, please hear me once,” she begged.“Out,” I ordered her.The guard moved toward her, but she sidestepped them.“Pl…pl..please Grace, listen to me. It wa
“What the hell are you doing?” I roared at her.Shock and horror washed over me as I witnessed Emma's wicked grin and the destructive spectacle that followed. My heart pounded in my chest as she overturned the potted plant, smashing it over her head with a sickening thud. Blood trickled down her face, her white blouse now stained crimson."Emma, stop!" I cried out, my voice filled with desperation and disbelief.But she ignored my plea, continuing her performance with a chilling intensity. I couldn’t believe this. Not that Emma was some saint, but what I couldn’t believe was how I could be so dumb. I let that happen to myself. Lana warned me but I was so sure that she couldn’t hurt me that I forgot that there were various ways to hurt a person, hurt wasn’t limited to the physical body.“I am warning you. Stop this or you will regret it.” I roared.“Oh, sure I will.” she winked at me, and dread settled in my stomach.She broke the water gl*ss that was there and cried in pain as if she