**Alpha Xavier's POV**“What is wrong?” Cassandra asked, but I didn't answer her. My mind was jumbled up, and I didn't understand why I had this aching feeling in my heart whenever I remembered Scarlett's words before she stormed out. It couldn't be possible that I'm feeling something for her at all. She is just a slave and doesn't deserve my sympathy. The only duty she has is to pleasure me and nothing more.“Honey,” Cassandra called again. “Don't tell me you're thinking about what that bitch said?” Cassandra asked.I felt a little angry as Cassandra called her bitch. I ruffled my hair, wondering what was wrong with me. Avery is the only person I love; even though she's dead, she is my mate and I feel for her alone.I tried to encourage myself, but her picture kept appearing in my mind. I couldn't take my mind off her. This sudden feeling to check on her came. The words I said had hurt her and I know I shouldn't feel bad about it, but something in me kept stirring, making me uncomfo
**Arnold's POV**“Don't you think it's time to let go and move on?” I asked, immediately I walked in and saw him staring at that picture again. I couldn't comprehend why he was hard on himself over his mate's death. I tried my best to find a way to make him forget about her, but he wouldn't.“Her death still feels fresh, Arnold.” He turned to face me. Tears had already gathered in his eyes, and I couldn't fight the urge to pull him in for a hug.“I know how you feel buddy,” I said and hugged him. “You have to move on for the pain to go away. I am sure she wants the same thing for you.” I cooed.He sighed and pulled away from the hug. Wiping his face dry, he stood and tucked his hands in his pockets, still glancing at the picture. Somehow I could feel his hurt, his pain and I didn't want him to experience that. I was the only person who could see his vulnerable side, I'm the only person he shares his darkest secrets with. He wasn't always like this; all these happened after we lost Av
**Scarlett's POV**When I got to my room, I plopped down on the bed and burst into tears. I was such a fool for believing that he actually cared about me. Why do I like getting my hopes up all the time? He was mainly using me to satisfy his sexual urge and doesn't give a damn about my feelings.I was such a fool for giving myself to him today; I regret making that decision today. If it was possible to turn back the hands of time, I would gladly do that and fix my mistakes.Tears rolled down my cheeks as I remembered the words he said to that lady. I hate him! I hate him so much!A hard knock came on my door and I wondered who it was. It wouldn't be Alpha Xavier because I'm sure he wanted nothing to do with me other than to fuck the living daylight out of me. He should be having fun with his fake red haired mistress and not coming to bother me. Could it be people at the office or the slave masters?I sat up and quickly wiped the tears away from my face. Stepping down from the bed, I re
Arnold's POV**Her eyes widened as she asked how I got to find out. “Well, I am the beta in this pack, so technically I know almost everything going on.” I answered proudly.I saw her face fall a little before she exhaled. “You must think of me as a spy like Alpha, don't you?” She asked.“Not at all. I believe you.” I answered.“I wish it was this easy for Alpha Xavier to believe me, too. I have really been down, thinking about so many things, like proving my innocence and hoping I'd stay alive, you achieve that.” Her voice shook a little like she was going to cry as she looked at me with glassy eyes.“You'll prove your innocence, Scarlett. All you need is help because you can't do it on your own,” I told her.She blinked the tears away. “I'm sorry if I'm bothering you with my problems, but I really require someone to talk to; someone to pour my heart's to as well. I want to avoid getting depressed or go crazy. The only reason why I'm still fighting and holding on is because of the ju
**Scarlett's POV**When I guessed the stronger Alpha, my mind went to Alpha Xavier, but I waved it off, thinking it wasn't his Arnold was referring to. But when Arnold did not say anything, I sat down and reflected. There was no other Alpha stronger than Michael except Alpha Xavier. It dawned on me, and I wasn't ready to accept it. Remembering all that he had done to me; things he had said to me and how he treated me like I was born to give him sex whenever he wanted and however he wanted, I didn't know when I sprung up and snapped.“No way, Arnold! No way!”How can he expect me to request help from someone who has done nothing but hurt me physically, mentally and psychologically?“Calm down, Scarlett.” He said calmly, but I wasn't ready to listen to him.“No, it can't happen even if I tried. He hates me to the core, and the feeling is quite mutual. You can't expect me to just walk to him and be like, “hey, Alpha Xavier, my former pack Alpha is a dickhead and I need your help to prove
**Alpha Xavier's POV**I saw her face go red in anger, and she had this look that let out that she was expecting this.“Are you being serious right now?” She asked.“Is anything wrong with paying for my help?” I asked, looking at her with a bemused expression on my face.“I don't understand. Does someone who claims to be a leader ask his subject to pay for the help they're entitled to?” She folded her hands.I chuckled, still rolling her hair in my hands. “Are you my subject? You're just a slave.” Was my reply, and I could see her face fall.She sighed and slowly brought my hands down from her hair. “So, slaves mean nothing to you, right? You know, since you started treating me this way, I realized that dying a rogue would have been death. I prefer death to your ill-treatment, Alpha Xavier!” She snapped.I didn't understand why, but I felt a bit pained just seeing her that way. This pain was synonymous to the one I felt when I heard her telling Arnold about all that had been going on
**Michael's POV**“Alpha, since you've rejected your mate and sent her out, when are you going to crown someone as the Luna of this pack?” One of the elders asked.It's been weeks since I sent Scarlett out, and picking another Luna wasn't something that interested me that much. I told them I needed some time to pick the right person, but they were becoming impatient, and it's annoying me greatly.I cleared my throat and faced them. “I told you all to give me some time.” I said.“That was two weeks ago, Alpha.” One of the elders folded his hands.I sighed and facepalmed.“You're an Alpha and can't rule without a Luna. Since you feel Scarlett wasn't good enough—”“I didn't feel, elders. She isn't good enough. Besides, she committed treason and has to be sent away from the pack.” I answered, trying to cover up the guilt that washed over me the moment he said that.These days, I couldn't understand my heart and how I was feeling. There was this guilt feeling that coursed through me whenev
**Michael's POV**A smirk appeared on her lips the moment I said that.“I'm the only one who has this effect on you, and you dare have the guts to have a double mindset about me?” She chuckled. “What were you thinking?” She asked.I didn't know what to say as she continued rubbing my dick that had hardened already.“You're the only one I want, Elora.” I grabbed her by the waist and slammed my lips on hers. My tongue found its way inside of her mouth and stroked it, making her moan. She was hot when she's aroused, and that always made my cock hard.Instantly, I tore her clothes from her body and she smiled into the kiss. I pulled the pants that were down off my leg and held her head, deepening the kiss.Her hands reached for my backside pulling me towards her as she began to kiss me deeper, making me groan in satisfaction. I pulled away from her, kissing along her jawline and down to her neck where I sucked a bit of skin leaving marks as I did so. She arched into my touch as I took o