She possesses power

~Xavier~

Upon entering my room, I discovered Alison, my stunning girlfriend, reclining on my bed with her back displaying graceful curves.

A year ago, I encountered Alison in Europe, and her beauty immediately captivated me. Her intellect and sophistication were incredibly appealing, and I decided to pursue a relationship with her.

Since she didn't wish to be alone in Europe, I brought her back to Germany. Both of us attended the event the night before when I encountered that peculiar girl.

Due to the situation with the girl, I instructed my bodyguards to arrange for Alison to be taken home in a separate car.

Since we returned from the event last night, she has isolated herself and not spoken a word to me. It's evident that she's angry about me bringing a woman home without discussing it with her beforehand, but I didn't see the need to inform her.

I felt the need to take immediate action, and that's what I did. I couldn't find any fault in that decision.

As I approached the bed, I moved to the opposite side where her face was, only to realize that she wasn't asleep. Her eyes were wide open, gazing out of the window in front of her.

"Good morning, Alison," I greeted her, but she remained unfazed. Her eyes continued to focus on the view outside, completely ignoring my presence.

I clenched my jaw, rolled my tongue in my mouth, and muttered, "You know I dislike it when you behave like this." Then, I walked away from her and headed towards the sofa in the room.

She seemed to be the only individual capable of exhibiting such a cold and stubborn demeanor towards me. Anyone that tried that with me would have their heads on a stick in no time.

"And you know what I despise, yet you still do it. Do you have any idea how hurtful that is?" she responded from behind me, but I chose not to turn back as I was already infuriated.

I retrieved my phone from the small table next to the sofa and proceeded to scroll through my social media, completely disregarding her presence.

In frustration, she got out of bed and approached me, forcefully taking my phone from my hand and returning it to the table.

"Why would you bring a woman home without informing me? You even left me at the party," she muttered angrily, standing in front of me.

"There wasn't enough time to inform you, Alison. I had to act swiftly, or she would have escaped. I couldn't afford to lose sight of her," I replied.

Exhaling heavily, she settled onto my lap and locked eyes with me. "Darling, I understand that this girl surprised you and helped calm you down, but how can we be certain it wasn't just a coincidence? After all, you've been making progress in managing your panic episodes on your own. You're improving," she uttered, to which I shook my head in disagreement.

"No, Alison. It wasn't a coincidence. I felt an immediate connection the moment I saw her. When she touched me, I experienced a profound sense of relief. She's no ordinary woman, and until I uncover her true identity, I won't let her go," I explained, and she scoffed while rolling her eyes.

"You shouldn't be praising another woman in my presence, Xavier. And I'll keep reiterating this: you didn't have to bring her home. I've heard she's a homeless wanderer who roams the streets. You can't be seen with someone like that. You're a public figure. We can easily locate her whenever we need her. Bringing her home..."

"Is the best course of action at the moment. Having her under my supervision is the only way I can maintain composure and avoid any misbehavior in front of the people here. No one knows about my condition here in Germany, and I intend to keep it that way. She will have to accompany me wherever I go.”

"And when do you plan on getting rid of her?"

"I'm not sure, Alison. Perhaps when these episodes cease or if I find a way to harness whatever power she possesses for my own benefit. I'll contact my witch doctor to examine her soon."

"Daniella? Xavier, you know how much I detest Daniella. Her presence makes me sick."

"Alison, your current feelings are irrelevant! This is about me... my well-being, and yet you're making it all about yourself?!" My tone escalated, indicating my increasing frustration.

"I... I'm sorry, Xavier. I didn't mean..."

A knock on the door interrupted her, causing her to turn and inquire, "Who's there?"

"It's Fabian!" came the response from behind the door. Fabian, my best friend for over a decade and also my beta, stood on the other side.

"Come back later, Xavier is occupied," she replied, and I stared at her in disbelief.

"No, I'm not! Come in, Fabian," I declared, causing her to look at me with surprise and anger.

I disregarded her and focused on the door, awaiting Fabian's entrance. Ever since I met Alison, she appeared to despise everyone I trust and care for, and she treated Fabian the same way, despite him never doing anything to her.

Fabian entered the room with a smile, offering a slight bow. "Good morning, Miss Alison," he greeted, but she ignored him and walked over to the bed to retrieve her phone.

"I'm going for a walk," she coldly stated before leaving the room. Fabian watched her until she was out of sight.

"I still don't understand why your girlfriend dislikes me so much," he remarked, and I let out a sigh.

"Just ignore her. She can be incredibly unreasonable at times," I replied, prompting him to chuckle.

"But you're not going to let her go, are you?" he asked, and I shook my head.

"Is that why you're here? To discuss my girlfriend?" I inquired, and he shook his head.

"Of course not. I'm here because of the stranger you've brought into our home. I've heard about what she did, so there's no need to go over it again, but I have one concern."

"You always find fault with every decision I make," I coldly retorted, causing him to chuckle once more.

"Come on, can you please listen to me first?" he requested, and I nodded.

"Go ahead."

"My concern is that you're keeping her against her will. Is that really necessary? I mean, if you had approached her decision in a more compassionate and understanding manner, she might have willingly followed you and wouldn't have considered leaving. But locking her up?"

"I don't care about how she feels, Fabian. You know that's not the kind of person I am."

"No, Xavier, you're mistaken. You do care for those you hold dear. There's Alison, me, the pack."

"But she's not a member of my pack. I don't care about her opinion. She needs to be here to fulfill my desires. In return, she'll experience a life beyond her wildest dreams. There's nothing more to discuss. The decision has been made. She is my property now. She is going nowhere.”

Fabian let out a sigh and nodded. "What else can I say? You've made your final decision, and it's not open to change. I'm glad, though. You've finally discovered your cure."

"Yes, I have. And anyone who attempts to separate her from me will meet a merciless end," I declared, my voice filled with cold determination.