POV alpha Xavier"So, boy, what's it going to be? Do you want me to leave you here to be food for worms and crows, or do you still want to live?" His voice was harsh, cutting, as he looked at me with an expression of disdain, as if my pathetic situation was a spectacle for his entertainment."Please..." I stammered, my voice coming out as a weak whisper as I fought to stay conscious. "Save... my mother." My eyes drifted to her body, lying just a few meters away from me, so close yet unreachable. He laughed, a dry, cruel sound, his shoulders shaking slightly."That woman is already dead," he said with a tone of indifference that made me shiver. "Even if she were alive, it wouldn't make a difference. She's just a fragile human... weak. You, on the other hand, have wolf blood running through your veins. That's why you're still breathing. Your wolf is fighting to keep you alive, even if it's a losing battle. Sure, you'll carry scars for the rest of your life, your face will be a horror sh
**POV Cassandra**I was sitting on the bed, looking at the gold necklace in my hands, when memories of everything that had happened flooded back to me.**Flashback On****7 years ago...**“Dad… I don’t understand what’s going on. You and Mom are scaring me…” My voice trembled with fear as I watched my father hurriedly toss our belongings into a small black suitcase. He handed the suitcase to my mother, who was holding Emily tightly, trying to calm her as she cried uncontrollably.“I’ve got everything, Charlie. How much time do we have before we leave?” my mother asked, her voice laced with fear. She was struggling to stay calm, but terror was etched on her face as she tried to comfort my sister.“As soon as it gets dark, we leave. We’ll go during the guard change on patrol,” my father replied, nerves on edge as he ran his trembling hands through his hair.Without wasting time, he approached the table and opened a drawer that he always kept locked. I had never seen what was inside, but
Pov Cassandraflashback continuation........“No, Cassandra, keep going! We have to go!” she insisted, her voice trembling as she forced us to move forward.We ran through the dark forest, branches scratching our skin, the uneven ground threatening to trip us with every step. Fear drove us, but soon I smelled the strong scent of gunpowder in the air, followed by a deafening explosion. The impact threw us to the ground, and when I looked back, I saw the fire spreading quickly, devouring everything in its path, consuming the trees, turning the night into a fiery hell.The heat was intense, the air thick with smoke, making it hard to breathe. But there was no time to stop. The fire was advancing, forcing us to move forward, to flee without looking back. As we ran through the darkness, all I could think about was the image of my father falling to his knees, and the sound of his voice echoing through the night—a sound I knew I would never forget.My father forged our death, creating the il
**Cassandra's POV****Flashback Off**"Where is that bitch?"The shrill screams echoed down the hallway, tearing through the silence and snapping me out of my thoughts. Before I could react, my bedroom door was flung open with brutal force, the impact so violent that the sound reverberated through the room, knocking over several items from the dresser. I quickly stood up, trying to straighten the mess, but before I could take another step, I felt my hair being yanked from behind, tearing a scream of pain from me. Before I could react, a stinging slap exploded across my face, throwing me backward."How dare you see him without my permission!" Jade snarled, her voice full of fury, her teeth clenched in anger. Her gaze was pure hatred, and I could see the insane gleam in her eyes. "You’re going to tell me exactly what you were doing in the Alpha's room three days ago, alone! Don’t you dare lie to me. The maids already told me you were in there for at least an hour, just the two of you, s
Pov CassandraBefore I could say anything, the maid, with tears in her eyes, threw herself to the floor on her knees. "It was my fault, Alpha! I... I opened the door too forcefully and ended up breaking some things. Please, forgive me! You can deduct it from my salary, but please, don't fire me. I beg you!" She trembled, her voice choked with fear, desperately pleading for forgiveness.I remained silent, surprised and confused by the scene unfolding before me. It was evident that the maid was lying to protect herself... and perhaps even me. Everyone here seemed to have a mortal fear of Jade, the kind of fear that made people prefer to take the blame for something they didn't do rather than face her wrath.The Alpha remained silent for a moment, his hard eyes fixed on the maid who was still at his feet.Finally, he turned to me, his expression rigid and serious. "Is that really what happened, Cassandra?" he asked, his deep voice making me swallow hard.I hesitated, the words stuck in m
**Alpha Xavier POV** "Do you really think it's a good idea to call her?" Josh, my beta, grumbled, rolling his eyes with barely contained frustration. "I need to know if she's truly okay," I replied, my voice firm as I took a swig from the whiskey bottle on the table. The liquid burned my throat, but it helped me maintain a cold, indifferent expression. "There were too many people there, and it’s obvious the staff was lurking, listening to everything. I had to be more rigid and act like an indifferent Alpha. If I showed any sign of weakness, Jade might suspect something... and tell Alpha Damon." Josh snorted, anger evident in his dark eyes. "I told you it was a bad idea to bring the girl into the pack," he muttered, his tone laced with reproach. "Look at you... you almost exposed yourself today because of her. Don’t forget we need Alpha Damon. No one knows your true identity yet, and the bastards who tried to kill you have no idea you're alive. We need to wait for the right moment t
**POV: Alpha Xavier**“Well… then you should be thanking me for arriving on time,” I responded, leaning against the table, hands in my pockets, my voice filled with frustration. “She could have killed you! And this isn’t the first time I’ve saved you, but you don’t even thank me!” I huffed, indignant. How could someone be so ungrateful?“How can I thank you,” Cassandra shot back, her gaze burning with fire, “when you’re the one who brought me to this place? You’re the one who put me in the hands of that crazy woman! Why don’t you just tell her you don’t want her as your mate? Why don’t you send her away from this pack, back to her parents?” She growled, her anger evident in every word.I felt the heat rise in my chest, but I forced myself to keep my voice cold and distant. “I can’t hurt her feelings!” I responded curtly, trying to appear indifferent, even though each word felt like a blade.“Why? Why can’t you just reject her?” Cassandra raged, her frustration clear in her voice. It w
POV CassandraWhen his lips touched mine for the first time, a spark ran through my entire body, igniting something hidden deep within me. It was as if a flame had been lit, and I couldn’t resist. Before I realized it, my lips had impulsively yielded to that contact. Our lips collided, and his tongue sought entrance, meeting mine. He wrapped his hands around my waist, pulling me closer to his body.His fingers slowly glided down my back, each touch sending shivers throughout my body. The warmth of his hands, the intensity of the kiss—everything consumed me. Every inch of my skin seemed to be on fire, and for a moment, the world around us disappeared. There was only the two of us, caught in a whirlwind of emotions that could no longer be contained.And then, slowly, we parted. I looked at him, breathless, trying to catch my breath and understand what had just happened. His eyes were fixed on mine. He raised his hand and gently caressed my face, still keeping his gaze locked on me.“Alp