Chapter 37

My heart racing, I tear out of Alpha Xavier's room. Passionate kisses and heated touches still linger in my mind, making me feel both euphoric and terrified at the same time.

The truth of what I've done hits me in full force, and I'm flooded with guilt and shame.

And what was that whisper I heard?

'Oh, Victoria. You are so stupid,' Liliana taunts me from within. My wolf's voice again brought me back to reality.

"What are you talking about, Liliana? You know it's wrong for me to get physical with him," I hiss through gritted teeth.

'No, V. It's not wrong. It is fated,' Liliana declares in her cold, commanding tone.

"What do you mean?" I say, my thoughts spinning wildly.

'You really have no idea, do you? Alpha Xavier is your fated mate!'

I freeze in my tracks as shockwaves course through me. "That...that's not funny, Liliana," I choke out in a whisper.

'I am not trying to be funny. Moon goddess has chosen Alpha Xavier to be your fated mate. So you either accept your mate bond with hi