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CHAPTER 7

Alexis’s POV.

I stood, rooted to a spot, my heart hammering in my chest as disbelief and anger coursed through my veins.

This was the first time that Khalid raised his voice at me, and to be honest—it broke me.

I have been a loyal member of the pack for years, which led me to becoming the Alpha’s Beta.

My dedication never wavered, even in the face of adversity. Yet, there I was, being chastised by the very Alpha I have always looked up to and admired, all because of a girl.

Megan!

This name alone was enough to ignite a spark of fury within me.

I have watched from the shadows as the newcomer managed to capture the heart of the Alpha, even though he didn’t show it.

I have been in love with Alpha Khalid for as long as I could remember, and I have always hoped that one day, Khalid would see me as more than just a trusted member of the pack, or his Beta, and that he would come to love me as much as I loved him.

But that dream seemed to be slipping through my fingers like grains of sand, and all because of Megan.

Her appearance in the pack has made him leave me, and focus mainly on her.

I clenched my fists tightly as I thought about everything.

Brushing away the stinging tears that threatened to fall, I fixed my gaze on the ground, unwilling to see Khalid’s retreating figure.

I even tried to avoid looking at him in the eyes when he was scolding me.

I just couldn't bear to see the disappointment in his gaze, not when it was directed at me.

Swallowing the lump in my throat, I clenched my fists at my sides and vowed to myself that I would do whatever it took to get rid of Megan. I would prove to Khalid that I was the only one worthy of standing by his side, and I would do it no matter the cost.

With my newfound determination burning brightly in my chest, I simply sighed at Khalid’s words and turned on my heel, my long hair whipping behind me as I stalked away. The Alpha's words still echoed in my mind, a painful reminder that I had work to do.

I have been tasked with finding information on the mysterious enemy that threatened our pack, and I couldn't afford to fail.

I was going through so much pain that moment...My heart hurt, coupled with my knees.

As I made my way through the pack's territory, heading to the pack physician abode, my mind raced with plans and schemes, each more daring than the last.

I knew that Megan had her supporters, those who had been charmed by her charisma and wit, like the maids and those I didn’t know about. But I was confident that I could sway them to my cause, that I could make them see the truth—that Megan was nothing more than an interloper, a threat to the very fabric of our pack.

An advantage to these would be the fact that I was the Beta, and they would know how much I care for the betterment of my pack, than to be cooking lies.

Lost in thought, I was about to round a corner when I heard my name being called, a sense of urgency in the voice that reached my ears. I paused, my heart leaping into my throat as I recognized the voice as belonging to Damien, one of my most trusted allies.

“Alexis!” Damien called out again, his face flushed with excitement as he came sprinting towards me. “I've found something! A clue, something that could lead us to the enemy.”

My heart began pounding with a mix of anticipation and dread, as I listened intently as Damien explained what he had discovered. It seemed that the enemy had left behind a trail, a series of breadcrumbs that would lead us straight to their lair.

He kept on explaining, and I listened when he suddenly screamed loudly.

“Hey! What happened to you?” He asked, with concern evident in his voice.

“It’s nothing,” I said, as I wished he would stop questioning me and go straight to the thing that brought him here.

“Are you su—,” He was about asking when I interrupted him.

“I’m fine, just continue with what you were saying,” I said sharply, and he narrowed his eyes at me.

He kept on explaining, and my eyes kept on widening.

I didn’t need anyone to tell me how risky the move was, one that could easily be a trap, but I knew that we had no choice but to follow it. The pack's safety hung in on my shoulder, and I was determined to ensure our survival.

At least, it could make me capture the heart of the Alpha and the elders.

As I listened to what Damien said, I couldn't help but think back to Khalid, to the disappointment in his eyes as he had spoken to me. I knew that I had to redeem myself, to prove to him that I was capable.

Capable of being called his mate—not just his beta.

Despite being the Beta, I was also part of the pack agents, and it was my duty to protect my pack members and take good care of them.

Damien suddenly got a call and was cut short from what he was saying….he quickly excused himself and rushed out of my presence.

I knew I had to update Alpha Khalid about the recent happenings in the pack because I knew that he would get pissed at me if I didn’t tell him.

I silently hoped that he would give me a listening ear when I decided to approach him and give him updates.

Suddenly, the thought of Megan haunted me, as I thought about her finally getting to the Alpha’s heart.

I felt angry. Furious. Hurt......

‘Damn you Megan!’ I thought, as I stared into space.