Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Xander pov

It took me a while in my office. The next day, I had to go through important things and though hectic, I pushed through until I couldn't take it anymore. I then made my way out of the palace into the forest to handle my mental health better without saying anything to anyone, even to my delta.

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long, spidery fingers of light through the dense canopy of the forest. The air, still warm from the day's heat, was heavy with the scent of pine needles and damp earth. A chorus of insects buzzed and chirped, their tiny voices filling the evening silence.

With my shoulders broad enough to rival a bear's, I walked through the forest path. I moved with quiet confidence, my boots barely making a sound against the soft earth. I was the alpha of my pack, a leader whose word was law, whose strength was unmatched, but tonight, my mind was troubled. I have sort of peace from the mood goddess but all these still look like fate. I needed the s