CRYSTAL'S POV"Look, Crystal, I just want to tell you that I'm sorry about what I did the other time. Things went south and it was definitely not how I intended it to be. It was Alicia's fault. "Yeah right. Another pretence to deceive me perhaps, but tough luck, Leo because I certainly wasn't ready to buy that. I chuckled wryly and shook my head.What was he so desperate for?"I'm no longer the naive girl from yesterday, Leo. If you think I would fall for one of your stupid games, then think again. Just leave me alone ." I waved him off and attempted to leave but he stood right in front of me, forcing me to take a tentative step backwards.I arched my brows at him, my heart thudding in my throat.I quickly swallowed before I spoke for fear that my voice may come out in a croak. And this was certainly no time to chicken out and let him have control over me. I took in a deep breath and heaved it out."Let me go." I glared at him."I will if you would just calm the fuck down! I just
CRYSTAL'S POV I jutted my chin at him and arched my brows, challenging him."I honestly don't care, Leo. It's only a fool that would run back to the same person that abused her. "He puffed out a deep sigh. "It's different now, Crystal. That's what I was trying to say! It's different, can't you see? The fact that I was willing to come to see you should be self-explanatory enough to tell you how serious I am."He said gently.His brows softened in concern as he added, "I know I've done terrible things to you Crystal, but I promise I've turned a new leaf and I'm willing to make things right with you only if you could just give me the chance to do that."Chance? To Alpha Leo Fernández of all people?! Even if I was asked in my next life, I would never give him the chance ever again, not after what he had done to me! It was funny though, especially because I used to have a massive crush on Leo back then; the days I would hide and ogled at his half-naked body drenched with sweat as he
CRYSTAL'S POV My heart was pounding relentlessly in my throat as I ran towards the door. On getting to the door, I slowed my pace to catch my breath. Oh my Gosh! What if Xavier was already in the room? I peered at my hand-held wristwatch. It was already 3 pm. There was certainly no way he wouldn't be in there waiting for me right now. Shit! How did I spend so much time? That's roughly over three hours! I needed to come up with an excuse as quickly as possible. But what excuse could I possibly give him? I couldn't think of one right now because my brain was so spazzed from all that running and especially after the ugly and unexpected encounter with Leo Fernández! There's no point waiting out here until I come up with the perfect excuse. What could an omega like me possibly say to an Alpha like Xavier Fernández? I swallowed. There's no point, really. Just open the damn door and face your fate. Let's just hope that he was in a good mood than how he left this morning, or else I'm so
CRYSTAL'S POV "Dinner?!" I squealed with widened eyes. "T-together with you?" I sputtered with my hands flailing frantically.He nodded."Yes. C'mon, let's go. I'm famished." He urged, cocking his head towards the door.I hesitated as I tried to calm my ragged breathing. I found it surprising that Xavier would suddenly ask me to go for dinner with him! I thought I would find him so pissed off that I left without a word but surprisingly, he wasn't at all and now, he was asking me for dinner?Was this a dream?! How was this possible? Or was there something I should be aware of? I sucked in several deep breaths and gingerly rose to my feet, my brows were pinched together in confusion. Reading the expression on my face, he said after a chuckle."Oh, you thought we were going on a romantic dinner together, just the two of us?" He ribbed with a sly smile forming at the corner of my lips. I pulled my lips between my teeth as heat instantly rushed to my cheeks. I nodded shyly, tugging
CRYSTAL'S POV What did she just say? Did she just call me a filth in front of everyone?Oh my God! I was so embarrassed to look at their faces. I bit my bottom lip and forcibly swallowed the tender fish that I was chewing down my throat, almost choking on it.I hastily reached for the glass of water on the table and gulped its contents down my throat.Alpha Xavier didn't even say a word in defence. He kept chewing on his food with precision.I was too stunned to speak as I gaped my mouth open slightly."I don't think I want to be here, seeing that the slave girl has probably touched the food!" Luna Racaheal vented with so much aggression scrunching up in her brows as she pointed at me.Honestly, what did I ever do to that woman that made her loathe me so much? It wasn't my fault that I was claimed by Xavier to become his mate. He chose me as his mate.Leo's gaze was shrewd and assessing as they bored through mine.I lowered my gaze to my clasped hands. I clutched my hands together s
CRYSTAL'S POVNice dress, by the way, Crystal." Leo said, suddenly, startling me.What the fuck was he thinking, saying that to me?!I sucked in several deep shuddering breaths to calm my rattling nerves.What do I say in return? The way Xavier stopped chewing and was staring at me, waiting for my response, was making me uneasy.I shifted relentlessly with my breath hitched in my throat. I tried to speak, but I was at loss for words. What do I even say to that? A thank you? It might only enrage Xavier since he had instructed me not to say a word.I gulped and averting my gaze from Leo, I nodded again towards Xavier's direction, acknowledging his permission to release me and then I scurried away without looking back to see the expression on Leo's face. I didn't want to see it. That man has gone bullocks! I wondered what came over him all of a sudden. Why does he suddenly want me back after abusing me earlier? Was I a game just to get back at his brother, Xavier?I heaved out a deep sig
XAVIER'S POVI watched her leave the dining room in a rush, knowing damn well it wasn't a bathroom break. She was so uncomfortable throughout the dinner and as much as I hated to admit, I felt a twinge of guilt wounding its way into my stomach.It was as if she was inside a bubble and was floating around aimlessly alone. I wanted to reach out so badly and hold her hands, pulling her into the fold.But I had to keep up with my usual demeanour, especially in front of Leo and Luna Rachael. I didn't want them to have anything against me.The fear in her eyes as she poked absentmindedly at the vegetables, made something flutter in my heart that I couldn't put into words.Why does my heart move towards her, as if her gentle, clueless presence was pulling me, attracting me to her like a magnet?It was insane. She has been drifting into my thoughts lately and I couldn't control it.Shit! The rules were simple: No love, no strings attached to avoid complications. And now I was the one brea
XAVIER'S POV"What the hell are you doing here?!" I hissed with annoyance wrinkling at my brows.She shot me a lewd smile and drew closer."Why can't I be here? I came to get some air too. It's been quite a day." She puffed out a deep sigh as she rested her arm on the railings.I huffed out an exasperated groan. "Alicia...what if Leo catches you here? He's your boyfriend now. You should spend more time with him, not me."She scoffed, rolling her eyes."His name brings me disgust. Will you just forget about your brother while we are together? I'm here with you, Xavier, not with him. Stop ruining the moment with the same old story."I arched my brows at her."Same old story? You're not in love with my brother, are you?"Her brows pinched together in disgust as she shook her head aggressively."Of course not! Why would I be?""Then why did you end things with me, Alicia?" I quizzed, fixing her a suspicious stare.She looked away and gazed at the moon. A tight-lipped smile graced her red