CHAPTER 47. NO RESPONSE

Xavier's Pov

I tried concentrating on the words written in front of me, but nothing made sense. Frustration gnawed at my skin, as my head started to hurt with the recent events. I already had a lot on my plate with the recent attacks on borders and couldn't afford more drama between Scarlet and Athena. I get where Athena is coming from, I understand that she is insecure about Scarlet's and my history. But if I could have changed it, I would. Heck, I wouldn't even have her as my mate in the first place if I had the decision. But you can't change fate. Yes, at one point, I did feel something for Scarlet because of the bond. It was natural. I couldn't deny it. But as soon as it ended, the distance between us increased, the bond broke. I don't feel anything for her anymore. Not even the slightest.

Only if I could open my heart and show it to Athena, she would understand the only person in my life is now her. And wouldn't have it any other way. So her insecurity has to go. She was being