Xavion’s P.O.V.Grabbing Valerie’s neck, I slammed her to the wall, her horrified shriek echoed in the room.“What are you doing, Xavion? Leave me ...” But I couldn’t hear anything after her shameless confession, elongating my claws.“You hired rouges to harm Azlynn despite the fact she is a fragile omega. How can you even think about it?”Valerie was a greedy woman, I knew it, but it never crossed my mind that she had criminal tendencies. Her audacity to hurt Azlynn trembled my hands with repressed fury. I punched the wall right beside her face and growled.“You may have forgotten, but I am still your Alpha. I won’t let it slip, Valerie. You will be punished for your crimes.”With that, I increased the pressure on her neck as ending her useless existence seemed like the most appropriate solution. I would be free of this damned mate-bond as a bonus. Azlynn’s pain, her fear, and her condition in that rundown building flashed across my mind, intensifying my rage. Her suffering w
Azlynn’s P.O.V.I had never believed in magic in my life, so when the record files mysteriously disappeared from my laptop, I didn’t take it as a glitch.With the eyes of the entire staff fixed on me, there was no place to hide. In order to buy some time, I decided to play along. Acting like a pitiful employee, I promised to pay back fifty thousand dollars to avoid the police complaint and accept the dismissal letter.Daleyza called me when I was alone in my cabin. “Oh, my Goddess, Ann. I can’t believe what just happened!”Gasping in disbelief, she explained the situation to clear her name. “Trust me, Ann. I didn’t know that Mr. Hudson would create trouble. I hired the staff with their promising background. No one is a newbie here.”She told me about the sudden disappearance of files from her computer as well, making me suspicious.“When Mr. Hudson came to complain about you, I swiftly checked my laptop to end that matter right away. But unfortunately, I couldn’t find th
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“You can go to hell with your ridiculous offer.”Throwing that stupid file on Xavion’s face, I shouted, wishing to pluck out that smile from his face. He had crossed all the limits today, offering me such a job to take advantage of my financial state. My disguise provided him with the opportunity to poke his nose in my life once more. I was ablaze with fury.On the other hand, Xavion was all chill as if he had expected my response, he stretched his arm behind me and slid closer.“Come again, Azlynn!”His query temporarily halted my rage, making me look for an answer. I wanted to pinch his aching nerve with my words to lessen my injury. However, my furious mind couldn’t process his question, so I asked him.“What do you mean to say?”The flash of golden in Xavion’s eyes paused my heart for a moment as he leaned in, whispering huskily.“You just said my name, Azlynn. It’s been five years and trust me, no one had said it better than you.”My body froze to the spo
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Uncle Earl’s over cautiousness was the proof of his services for the royal family, it was compulsory to have facts and figures from more than one sources to match the standards of the royal court. He stayed here on Howard’s request and installed spy cameras, I was indeed grateful for this favor. My hopes were high while clicking the links in the email. The cameras were planted at such angles that I could see the screen of the laptop, providing me with information regarding the work done during official hours. I keenly observed Mr. Hudson’s movements once again.Everything was fine until I found him returning to the office yesterday after working hours, raising my suspicion. I was aghast to see the duplicate keys in his hands. “Holy crap!How is this even possible?”When we bought this place, Howard made sure to change all the locks and gave me the only pair of keys, no one had access to them except me and Daleyza. My eyes widened in shock as I saw Mr. Hudson
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“Mr. Waller has transferred five million dollars to Mr. Hudson’s account.But why?”Daleyza gasped, commenting on the transaction proof in shock, she voiced the query in my mind. For a while, my brain couldn’t formulate any thought other than Alpha’s connection with my office’s employee, let alone wondering about this amount. Initially, I had doubts about the spy status and all that, but I didn’t imagine in my wildest nightmares that Xavion would be behind this. Like, why would he send this money to a person he didn’t even know?Daleyza agreed to my point, racing her brain to solve this mystery ASAP. “Ann, I have checked Mr. Hudson’s previous work record, he had never worked for Mr. Waller.Above all, why would a celebrity like Alpha Xavion have a relationship with an ordinary finance manager, paying him five million dollars for any reason. Trust me, Ann. There’s something fishy!”Well, I could only read this report due to my sudden brain freeze, so Daleyza
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“What?”I blinked slowly, and took in the sight of my new work space, processing the purpose of this setting. It was unbelievable that I had to spend my entire day of work with Xavion. In most of the offices, secretaries had their separate cabins as the bosses didn’t like any interference in their personal space. But here, it seemed that my own privacy was at risk. How would I work on my revenge plan when he would supervise me 24/7?This first hurdle in my plan trembled my heart, I felt defeated without even starting. Bella comforted me immediately.“Que sera, sera (What will be, will be), Ann. We will definitely figure out something.”Calming my racing heart, I composed myself as Xavion’s amused remarks forced me to get my shit together.“Oh, didn’t you like the material of the chair or the height of the table, Ann? I can replace them for you. Speak your mind freely here!”Yeah, of course! You could do anything, Jerk!Putting a formal smile on my face, I
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“You gotta be kidding me!”Blinking my eyes rapidly, I gave it my all to read the investment file, confirming the name of the company. I hadn’t even imagined in my wildest dreams to ever hear about this connection.HK group of industries’ keen interest in investing millions of dollars in the AS sports agency exploded a nuclear bomb in my world. My brain literally gave up, unable to process the shock of this odd occurrence. Why did Howard contact Xavion for collaboration? Was he out of his mind?And most importantly, why didn’t he tell me before about this suicide mission?As my brother had gone nuts, I couldn’t help but close the file in horror. Perhaps, it was the time to call him and come clean. However, the first wave of the logical reason was dissipated by a low growl near me, making me jump. I shot up as a menacing voice resounded in my ear.“See, Ann. I have such a generous investor for this season.”Raising my head, I saw Xavion, fuming in anger like
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Howard and marking me?Goddess!Eww!No!At that very moment, I seriously wished to forget about my dilemmas and screamed out loud that he was my brother, not a lover, just to shut Xavion’s fucking mouth. He had lost it completely. I only mentioned his mated wolf’s status to remind him about the duties of a mate, and he took it to the next level, joining my name with Howard.“Now, I get it. That’s why you won’t come back to me. That motherfucker has decided to take you as his consort for bearing his child.”He didn’t take his allegations enough and charged on me, the black fur on his elongated claws scared the hell out of me as he continued infuriatingly.“Prince Howard must be bribing me with his investment offer to clear his way, taking me as an ordinary Alpha. What does he think of me? That I am greedy for his Royal money? He could go fuck himself. And you, Ann!”After cursing Howard, Xavion’s next target was me, his claws inched closer to my neck as
Xavion’s P.O.V.“Prince Xavion Waller Salvatore!”Listening to my full name was like a slap to my face, I couldn’t help but feel cringe about my past. No matter how hard I tried, the reality of being a royal born hadn’t spared me. I couldn’t get rid of that fucking royalty even after leaving my dad’s Palace ten years ago. My younger brother, Austin was back to drag me into that chaotic world and add another problem to my list, messing with me. But I wouldn’t allow him to do so. There was a limit to my patience.So, I lunged forward and grabbed his collar, roaring in fury.“One more word and I will tear your head off, Austin. Don’t ever dare to connect my name with your stupid Salvatore bloodline.”To avoid the daily reminder of being the north Prince, I took my mom’s surname and worked hard to build my own world from scratch. Living in that suffocating, cold building wasn’t my cup of tea.Despite my rational objections, my family pretended that nothing was wrong, dismissing my
Xavion’s P.O.V.“Fated mates can’t lie to each other!”“An Alpha possesses the power to identify if someone is lying.”All the facts related to the werewolf community took the shape of a venomous snake, wounding my soul with its sharp bites. My whole existence was on fire because of its lethal poison.After meeting Prince Howard in person, everything I believed and learned until now felt like a fake tale, challenging my beliefs. I was unable to pinpoint what was right or wrong!Originally, I had always thought of him as my enemy, he snatched my Azlynn from me. It was my plan to kill him whenever I get the chance. However, he was way more than just a competition, a person who was a part of Azlynn’s life when I wasn’t around. He blew my world with his piercing truths. I was having a hard time processing what he said. As his icy voice echoed in my head, intensifying my headache, I poured another glass of whiskey. The third bottle in one hour wasn’t helping me a bit. Emptying t
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“What did you just call me, little princess?”My breath caught in my throat as Howard asked me an irrelevant question impulsively, like I wasn’t clear for the first time. The audacity to address him by his name rooted him to his spot.My hand flew to my mouth, covering it instinctively. I was unable to believe the words that had come out of my mouth. Howard was not only my elder brother, he was the heir to the throne. His Royal command was impossible to challenge for a subject. Although I was also a born Alpha, my wolf was way weaker than his as a female. There wasn’t a chance in frozen hell that I could go against his words after being beaten to death.A wave of fright made me numb, I was unable to wrap my head around what had just happened. On the other hand, Howard’s condition wasn’t different from mine, he couldn’t believe his ears for a long time.“No!It can’t be true. How can she …”Gawking in disbelief, he kept mumbling under his breath, striving his b
Azlynn’s P.O.V.Goddess! What the hell was wrong with Xavion? We were in 2025, discussing all the issues of the past for clarification. And despite my brother’s detailed speech, he was still stuck on the topic of that pregnancy test?Gosh! Hadn’t this guy ever heard of moving on?At that moment, I really missed Bella’s spiteful statements. She always mentioned Valerie to justify Alpha’s actions. She would be sad to miss the melodrama due to her slumber.A whimper escaped from my mouth as I clenched my fists, shooting stabbing pain in my arms. It dawned on me that my bones were broken after the assault.Ignoring my suffering, I was going to give a piece of mind to Xavion when Howard got up and faced him furiously.“What kind of evidence do you need to believe that Azlynn never cheated on you, bastard?”Shaking in anger, Howard’s nails elongated into claws, skipping my heartbeat. He dug his nails into his palms to control his feral side with pain and thundered infuriatingly.
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“Will you be satisfied, then?”A volcano of pure rage rumbled viciously, exploding to burn me with its molten lava as a whole. My heart flipped in my chest to see my furious brother in the hospital room.Yes!Howard was back in Lake city!And currently, he was on the mission of giving me a heart attack. I hadn’t seen him so angry in my entire life as he uttered harshly.“So, Alpha Xavion, what do you wish to know about me? I am here. Ask anything you want!”Firstly, that assault, then an unknown savior, and now, my brother’s surprise return, these one after another disasters tried to explode my head, destroying my mental health. I experienced a massive jump scare at every slightest sound in the room. The waves of intense fear froze the air in my lungs, making me fear our safety.My brother and Xavion’s face-to-face meeting was something that I had never imagined. As a Royal heir, Howard was never free for trivial matters. So, he didn’t interfere in my persona
Xavion’s P.O.V.Shoot!Amidst all the chaos, I totally forgot to inform Azlynn’s family about this sudden tragedy. Daleyza and Hayley must be worried sick about her. In a trice, I left a message for Daleyza and instructed Beta Alvaro to explain the whole situation on my behalf. Staying by Azlynn’s side was my top priority. Then I called the doctors as she opened her eyes with grave difficulty, surprising the medical staff once again. They were clearly in disbelief to see her awake so soon.“Based on her injuries, we initially thought that the patient would wake up after two or three days. It’s indeed a rarity!”Thanking my Goddess in my heart, I vowed to visit her temple daily for fifteen days to express my gratitude and listen to the doctors’ instructions carefully. They thoroughly analyzed Azlynn’s present condition and reached a conclusion.“Her vitals are normal, with no fever or infection. So, administer the medication for pain. She needs complete bed rest.”They allowe
Xavion’s P.O.V.“Something bad is about to happen!”Like a recorded message on voicemail, Zion was repeating this sentence over and over again since morning. I was fed up by his false alarm system.Today was a harmonious day, we had spent a quality time with Azlynn in the office. She even agreed to work overtime and came to the bar for the meeting. This blissful time was enough for me to ignore my wolf’s nagging. So, I sent Azlynn to fetch a bottle of Champagne despite his protests. “Why don’t you ever listen to me, Xavion? I am telling you that something bad is about to happen.You shouldn’t have sent her alone!”I was a bit relaxed as I had given a server an extra amount to assist Azlynn throughout her stay here. So, there was nothing to worry about. However, I was sipping my drink with my fellows when Mr. Julius’s gut-wrenching scream echoed in the surroundings. “My throat. Ah!!!”Coughing uncontrollably, he clutched his chest, rushing a wave of panic in the room. James
Azlynn’s P.O.V.“That’s what you asked for!”The server shuddered, chickening out in a split second, I spun on my heels sharply to leave too. One glance at the room and I had seen five Alphas of the North, the quintuplets Gallagher. Those dick heads were renowned for their lust and greed. Their family was a separate topic in the royals’ education, making us aware about the dangers of that bloodline. The rumors said that they were secretly funding rogues for criminals’ activities as well. My flight mode activated, hastening my feet to move away from this calamity. But escaping those Alphas in their prime wasn’t an easy task. Just as I stepped out of the room, a large hand grabbed my hair from behind, yanking me inside.The door was shut on my face, jumping my heart to my throat.“Where are you going, princess? We have paid for you!”Jerking my head twice, Alpha Gallagher threw me on the couch, I swiftly balanced myself and turned to say. “You are mistaken here. I am not a pr
Azlynn’s P.O.V.A bullet of panic rose to my chest as Mr. Julius winked at me with a devil smirk curling his lips in a naturally rebellious way, his new playboy look was drastically different from his solemn one. My gaze dropped to Xavion, seeking a response. I wanted to confirm whether it was a mistake to come here or not. It seemed like my boss was here to talk about business, not playing with girls. He didn’t pick up the conversation and took out an envelope from his coat’s pocket.“You made a big deal about my contract in the drafting ceremony, Mr. Julius. What were your intentions?”He lit a cigarette, adding another pungent scent in the smelly room. That enclosed place with a cocktail of foul smells made me clench my teeth in disgust, waiting for Mr. Julius’s reply. “Are you still stuck on old issues? World is progressing fast, Mr. Waller. Keep up with its speed to be successful.”He eyed his assistant, who was infatuated by the dancer on the pole. James swiftly composed