Chapter 56

Present day...

I shiver violently as I recall everything that had happened to me at Alpha Gabriel's house. The memories of the events feel like a physical weight on my chest, making it hard for me to breathe. Suddenly, I feel a hand on my shoulder and I jump.

"Relax, it's just me. I had to touch you to make sure you were okay. You seemed to get lost in your story," Alpha Xavier says.

I look down. "I am sorry. It's not easy for me to relive those days."

Alpha Xavier embraces me as if to comfort me, so I rest my head on his chest. "You can stop here if you want. I don't want to push you."

I shake my head against his chest. "No, I need to tell you everything before Alpha Gabriel tries to take me away again."

"I won't let him," he growls, making me smile.

"I still want to tell you everything now," I say, wiping my tears.

"Alright then, continue," Alpha Xavier says.

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Back then...

I felt dazed and confused on my first night back at Alpha Gabriel's house. After he took over our