All Chapters of The rogue heir’s redemption: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Arias pov In a flash Xander was front us pulling me away from Marcus “who gave you right to touch what’s mine” his tone was harsh, his eyes flashed golden, which cold only mean one thing his wolf is at the surface. One wrong move something terrible is going to happen. “He didnt do anything wrong, I” I try to tell Xander but he cuts me off. “I was talking to him” “Yours?” Marcus raised a brow. “I may be missing something but, aria isnt some toy you own” Marcus states. I love how he’s trying to stand up for me, and Xander is so wrong for what he said but I just can’t find it in myself to be mad at him. I don’t know if it’s the pregnancy hormones but I kind of like that he’s calling me his. “Marcus” I warn when Xander’s eyes flashed golden again. I turn to Marcus who’s trying his best to look furious but I can see how hard he’s trying to stop his lips from twitching something tells me he’s trying to get under Xander’s skin and If he keeps up with his words Xander’s wolf may ta

Xander’s POV“It’s very dangerous, Xander,” Caine says; his usual irritating grin is nowhere to be found.“I know,” I state, fighting the urge to take down the bun on my head and run my fingers through my hair.“So, we shouldn’t bring him here; we should kill him on the spot.”“Don’t worry about that; I have everything under control, man. Plus, we’re not bringing him into the pack's close people.”“Look, Xander, I know you’re smart and strong, but this guy could be really dangerous. What if things don’t go as planned?” Caine was never caring—at least that’s what I thought. So, him showing some care about my safety is a little funny, and I couldn’t help but smile.“What the heck is funny, Xander? I’m trying to be logical here. We’re going to do this as anonymously as possible. But if we bring him with us, his people will come find him. It’s not because I’m scared or anything, but you have a mate now, Xander; you need to think about their safety.”“I do every single day. I know what I’m

XANDER’S POV“Where is Caine?” Aria asks as she barges into my office. I don't need to look up to know she’s probably frowning.“He left,” I tell her, my head still buried in the blank page of a document I’m pretending to review.Caine didn’t tell me exactly why he was taking her on a hunt, but something didn’t sit right with me. One thing I knew for sure whatever he was planning wasn’t for a good reason. I wasn’t about to risk my mate or my child for some reckless endeavor.“He left, or you kicked him out?” she asks, her voice sharp as she takes a step closer to my desk with every word.I didn’t kick him out though I came close. Just before I could, Caine got a call from his pack. If it weren’t for that, I’d have happily thrown him out on the spot.“He left,” I repeat, keeping my tone steady.“Are you lying to me, Xander?” she hisses, suspicion lacing her voice.“Why would I lie to you?”“You’re not even looking at me. You definitely did something. You always avoid eye contact when y

ARIA’S POVI don’t know why I thought Xander would come after me. Maybe, somewhere deep down, I hoped he would. Maybe I wanted him to try and convince me not to go, or at least make sure I was really okay with my choice. But he hasn’t come after me, and I guess he’s decided not to argue. Maybe he thinks he understands where I’m coming from, or maybe he just doesn’t care enough to try and stop me.After my parents died, my life turned upside down in ways I never expected. Everything changed so fast, and it all went downhill because of one person’s greed, a ruthless wolf who took away everything I loved. Nothing will bring back my parents, and I know that, but at least getting justice might bring me some peace. It may not be much, but it would be something. Knowing the person responsible is finally suffering, even a little, would be enough to let me move forward.I want this revenge to be mine. I need it to be something I do with my own hands, not something that’s just handed to me.

XANDER'S POVI catch Aria’s body just before she collapses.As I carry her toward the house, each step feels heavier with anger, mostly directed at myself. I know I shouldn’t have done it. I know I should have respected her decision, her right to choose what she wants to do. But I couldn’t stop myself.She is my priority my mate, my responsibility, my only family. It’s my duty to keep her safe, to protect her from anything that might hurt her. I couldn’t protect my family in the past, but Aria…I’ll defend her with every fiber of my being, even if it means she’ll be furious with me later.I’m prepared to take all the silent treatments, the harsh words, anything that she might throw at me because of this. I’d much rather face her anger than let her walk into danger and end up hurt…or worse.Yes, I know it’s selfish, but I prefer my mate alive and well. I want our child to grow healthy and safe, without any risks looming over us.“What happened to her?” Jackson asks the moment I step int