Alpha’s Surrogate by POOJA

31. Memories: I am with you… Doing things at the last minute never ended well. It just made everything hectic and inconvenient! The

young woman hated it, but in the Sirius Bright Pack, she always anticipated that things would be done at

the last minute. That was all she had right now. Stephen had been downstairs waiting for her for a long

time! Why had he come today? Kiara hastily applied a little lipstick and slipped on her sandals,

unconcerned about her makeup.

She needed to get down there as soon as possible before people started to refer to her as the lazy Luna.

She had

been the definition of a sloth this morning, waking up at 9:00 a.m.! How had that happened? But why

hadn’t her alarm gone off like it normally did? Unless someone turned off the alert on her phone, it was

impossible. Was it a conspiracy or had the phone tricked her? Was it the Alpha? Or had it been

something else? He had to be the one!

Due to her shoulder injury, the Doctor had ordered Kiara to rest as much as possible, which she had not

followed, leading to her being scolded by Xavier. But hadn’t she recovered? How could she spend the

entire day doing nothing but eating, sleeping, and ordering others?! But who could explain that to the

powerful Alpha who needed to see her

wounds heal before his eyes? He was cautious about trusting what the Doctor had said. Especially after

the disgrace of the senior doctor, the pack physicians were at a loss these days. Yes, not everyone was

like their superiors, but due to that occurrence, no one dared meet the gaze of the Alpha.

When the young woman had been sighted on the training ground with Jennifer and Lena, she had been

carried away in Alpha’s arms back to his chamber. How could she possibly fight when she had been

injured?! Alpha Zander, who regretted missing that wonderful scene, had overheard some gossip

claiming that it had been a Beauty and the Beast-style scenario! However, the beauty had been blushing,

while the Alpha beast appeared overly protective, snapping at those who were admiring the young

Luna’s long, silky legs, as she had been dressed in shorts. Again with the shorts! The Alpha needed to

establish a dress code for the training grounds!

Kiara sat on the bed in the room while Xavier crossed his arms over his chest, towering over her. When

the grouchy Alpha had scolded her, the young she-wolf looked like a little puppy. He had her eat in front

of him, he had assisted her with some of the arm exercises, and kept an eye on her to see whether she

was getting enough rest. That was when he had been convinced that she had been completely cured,

but not before she had slept for an inordinate

amount of time.

Due to this child-like treatment, she had not wanted to sleep at night but then she had gotten that call

from Adira and her whole world had turned upside down. Her sister wanted to meet Kiara! !

Kiara was still haunted by the horrific incident last night, when Xavier had entered the room and she had

been so panic that she had dropped her phone on the floor. Fortunately, Tyler knocked on the door, and

Xavier exited the room. She had no idea how long he’d been there.

“What should I do now?” The young woman, who had been rushing through her morning ritual had little

time to waste, came to a halt and took a deep breath while staring at her reflection.

The young Luna was still shaken by last night’s incident, which had completely left her with a night bereft

of sleep. She felt torn between her desire to meet a member of her family and her feelings for Xavier.

She wanted to visit her sister, no matter the circumstances, so that she could get the truth about what

had been going on in Adira’s life and the pack. She was well aware that her sister was in serious peril.

For them, the sisterly bond had always been quite strong. She could sense something was wrong.

Of course, she was also bound by her responsibilities as Luna, the surrogacy contract, and the Ardara

Moon Pack’s pact with Xavier that Sawyer had signed. Everything was going to be destroyed if she

made one wrong

move.

That’s when Kiara took a deep breath, smiled, and decided to forget about it for a little while, leaving the

room at a fast walk. She had squandered much too much time. How could she have forgotten, this was

so last minute?!

That’s when she ran into something hard like a wall.

“I am sorry, Luna! Are you hurt?” The man apologized right away. Kiara growled, rubbing her forehead

while looking up to find the blue eyes of an attractive man who was her new bodyguard.

“I’m truly sorry, Luna.I had no idea that…”

“Don’t worry. It was entirely my fault. I am not hurt, so it’s all right,” When she saw his panicked and

terrified expression, the young woman laughed a bit. Had he anticipated he’d be punished?

“Should I bring some ice, Luna?” Lance said, still concerned.

“So the Alpha discovers and punishes you?” The young Luna lifted her eyebrows at her bodyguard,

finally hinting to him that he was about to make a mistake.

“Ice sounds like a horrible idea,” he smiled, nervously. Lance was quick to recall the Alpha’s bad temper

and cold demeanor. He could very well be punished for the blunder he had made with the Luna.

“Now you get it,” Kiara chuckled.

was

“Yeah,” he said, laughing with her. It was the first time that Kiara had noticed his dimples when he

laughed. She had no idea that Xavier would appoint her a personal bodyguard. The most interesting part

was that the bodyguard was really handsome!

After lunch, Lance had come into her room to introduce himself. He stood outside her room and followed

her around like a hound. The man appeared to be older than she was, yet he was approximately the

Alpha’s age. But this big dog didn’t have a mate, his neck was unmarked.

“Can you tell me where you’re going, Luna?” He was all set to follow her.

“I’m going downstairs, but you don’t have to follow me,” Kiara advised with a little smile and an order that

he

promptly obeyed.

“Then I’ll be here waiting for you, Luna. Please do not go anywhere without me,’ Lance returned the

smile. This

guy gave off a truly friendly vibe.

Kiara entered the dining room swiftly, only to find it full with the Beta, Gamma couples, Stephen, and the

twin Alphas. There was a conversation that had been going on between Zander and his Grandfather but

it had come to a halt as soon as she walked in.

“The Luna is here!!” Kiara’s eyes snapped when she heard Alpha Zander’s unexpectedly enthusiastic

voice. What

had made him shout like that out of nowhere? He was acting as though he was seeing her for the first

time. What was

his deal?

“Don’t mess with me, boy!” Stephen snarled at Alpha’s younger twin. His grandson was astute enough to

use Kiara’s presence to divert his Grandfather’s attention away from the conversation that had bored the

hell out of him. It was a family meal, not a formal one, so the elderly wolf was extremely active and

pointed things out to his

grandsons one by one. Xavier’s ears were practically bleeding, but he had to put up with it until breakfast

was

done.

“We’ve been waiting for you, Luna Kiara. You are perfectly alright, thanks to the Goddess. Please have a

seat,”

Grandpa’s words and gestures had a honey-like sweetness to them as soon as he set his gaze on Kiara.

How had his

attitude shifted so abruptly?! And look at that big smile on his face. Was that the same old wolf who had

been snapping his teeth to his grandsons before the arrival of the young Luna?

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“Grandpa, what a lovely surprise,” Kiara remarked as she picked up a plate and continued her

conversation with

Stephen. Should she not just sit? What was she doing?

“We’ve been missing you, Grandpa. Please keep visiting us on a regular basis,” Kiara smiled, beginning

to serve the elderly man who had been completely captivated by the young Luna’s manners and

politeness. She placed a plate in front of him that looked far more tasty. Kiara was startled when the

twins’ gaze snapped at her for some reason. What exactly was she saying? Had she invited the old wolf

to come for breakfast every day so that he could

give them a lecture?! Before she and Stephen could continue talking someone needed to intervene.

“Kiara baby,” when the young woman heard an unfamiliar softness and polite tone with a tinge of

affection from the green eyed Alpha accompanied by a lovely smile on his lips, goosebumps broke out

across her skin while the fine hair on her arms rose.

Her big chocolaty eyes were locked on his. What was the matter with him? Kiara instantly turned around

to make sure he was speaking to her. The Alpha had been addressing his young Luna.

“Come here and have a seat. You must be exhausted,” the Alpha stood up, drawing a chair for his Luna

like a true gentleman.Kiara took slow measured steps towards him, giving him a bewildered nod. Once

she had taken her seat, she stared at Jennifer and Lena, who had been completely enamored with their

Alpha and Luna, but the young lady was still taken by surprise. Why was he suddenly behaving opposite

to his nature? This was exactly the type of behavior someone exhibits when a goat is handled gently

before being sacrificed.

Had his Grandpa become suspicious of something again? Was Xavier putting on a show for the elderly

man? Her mind was still trying to process everything when she felt Xavier’s large hand on her head.

“Grandpa is the most active and responsible member of our pack. So he can’t join us every day, Kiara.

Please don’t put him in a difficult situation, baby,” he elaborated with another handsome smile. Kiara’s

heart rate increased as Xavier’s warm lips kissed her soft cheek. She had immediately recognized his

true goal of putting on an act. Why had this kiss appeared to be so genuine? Regardless of how many

kisses she had received from her husband, his touch always sent sparks all over her body, making her

hot and wild for him. A thick layer of blush took over her

cheeks.

How could she remain calm if his lips continued to take advantage of her? Nevermind his other hand that

had slipped down to her waist. The Alpha felt butterflies in his stomach as they grew in the young

woman’s tummy as a result of the mate bond. As soon as he elicited a response from Kiara, he felt the

echo of it. He peered down at her

tightly clasped palm and her crimson cheeks were not something she could hide.

The Alpha cleared his throat then drew his greedy hands away from her head and waist, which had been

stroking her without his knowledge. What a knucklehead! They never seemed to pay attention to their

owner!

“How lovely!” Stephen smiled contentedly. In his time-worn eyes, they were picture-perfect. He no longer

needed to have breakfast. When he saw the beautiful pair sitting across from him, his stomach filled with

delight. The old man had been concerned about his rejected grandson for the past two years, but Kiara’s

arrival had given him hope. Now he could easily predict what lay in store for his grandson’s future.

Kiara finally exhaled the breath that she had been holding due to her erratic heartbeat. It would be

awkward if

someone found out that she had been that excited by a kiss. She could only smile at the twin’s

Grandfather before turning her attention to her breakfast.

“Hello everyone!” A woman’s enthusiastic voice echoed through the dining room, causing everyone to

shift their gaze to the doorway. The young she-wolf noticed that everyone’s lips had turned into a big

smile. Kiara’s chocolatey eyes scanned the woman’s slender yet exquisite 5.9 figure from head to toe.

She had short brown hair and was dressed in fancy clothes. She’d been wearing exposed garments that

revealed her inner thighs and big breasts, leaving any that saw her wondering if she’d been wearing a

bra or not.

“Laila!” All the guys shouted together, but what astonished Kiara was that Xavier was one of them. Who

was

she?

“Oh my god! You are here!” Zander rushed over to hug Laila first. Tyler and Kiaden followed suit. Who

was she? Why were they so overjoyed to see her? Among the four ranked males, she appeared to be a

princess. Every one of them gave her a hug one by one. The young she-wolf looked at her Beta and

Gamma females, who were as delighted to see her as their mates. Everyone went to see Laila one by

one, save Kiara, who sat in her spot, observing them from

a safe distance. They appeared to be elated, maybe they were all friends.

“Xavier!” Laila’s eyes glowed. The only one who hadn’t hugged her was the older Alpha. When the short-

haired woman screamed Xavier’s name and jumped on him for a hug, her tone abruptly changed. Xavier

caught her right away, as if he knew what was about to happen. Kiara was taken aback by their close

proximity. How could she have jumped on him? She’d wrapped her legs around his waist and her arms

around his neck like a snake. The young woman looked at the other people who were smiling, as if this

were a normal occurrence, but the young she-wolf felt uncomfortable. Why did she act as though they

were long-lost lovers?!

“Welcome back, Laila,” Xavier chuckled and hugged her again, but seeing the joy on Alpha’s face made

Kiara’s blood boil. He’d never given her such a big smile before! This man only showed her his cold side.

Why had he been holding her for so long?! She had long, perfect legs that allowed her to stand on her

own!

“I missed you, all of you!” Kiara rolled her eyes in frustration when Laila stated that. If she missed

everyone, why had she simply leapt on him like a dog?! Zander was over there as well. Why not hug him

in the same way? What a

fake!

“We missed you too…” Xavier grinned but couldn’t complete his sentence before Laila’s lips pressed

against Alpha’s cheek for a kiss.

“I know…” She gave him a sexy glance before moving away and staring into his eyes. Xavier quickly let

go of her body since the kiss had been unexpected. Dean growled violently in his mind. The Alpha slowly

turned his head to observe the young woman who appeared to be at ease. Had it only been him who

was affected? Then everything was okay. Kiara dug her nails into her palm to keep Venus from

beheading the short-haired woman. Had she actually dared to kiss her mate right in front of her? Xavier

had moved away from her waist, but her hands remained wrapped around his neck.

“Why don’t you leave Xavier and go meet his mate and Luna?” Stephen cut in with a sour smile. He was

the only one who hadn’t gotten out of his chair to greet her.

“Luna Kiara, Laila is Xavier’s father’s Beta’s daughter. Her family moved to another pack last year. She

will only be visiting us for the day.” The old wolf introduced them while pointing out how long the new

guest would be with them. Then he grinned at the stunned woman, whose mouth was practically hanging

open.

“What? Xavier’s mate?!” Laila forgot to bow to the elder Stephen as her eyes snapped at the beautiful

young woman who had been standing near him at the dining table. Xavier gotten himself such a beautiful

mate that the short-haired woman had immediately become insecure.

“No! Xavier, you got married?!” Laila’s eyes grew larger as she looked Kiara up and down. How could a

woman younger than her be so stunning in such simple clothes? Kiara forced a smile onto her face when

the other woman took a step closer to her. Kiara hated her grey eyes, had she been looking down at her

because she had not been wearing makeup like her?!

“I wonder why you are so surprised?” Kiara finally opened her mouth with another forced smile.

“Well, Xavier never mentioned you to me. I can see why, because he hasn’t pursued the marriage and

mate issue. He doesn’t value them. If he wanted to marry, I am a better choice,” Laila chuckled, giving

the young lady a look that clearly stated that Kiara was beneath her. Everyone in the room frowned when

they heard her, but the young Luna

remained as calm as water. Jennifer and Lena had not expected this kind of comment from Laila.

Stephen stared at

an angry Xavier, who had already opened his mouth to say something, but Kiara laughed first. Alpha’s

gaze was drawn instantly to his Luna. What had made her laugh? Shouldn’t she be offended?

“The people we value know about our marriage, Laila, so I don’t take the opinions of strangers to heart. I

recommend that you never say anything like this to another woman again though. With that tone of

yours, you sound

like a husband snatcher.” Laila was offended by the young woman’s remark, which she had stated with a

smile. Everyone was stunned to hear Kiara before the twins’ Grandpa burst into a fit of laughter, rubbing

salt into her wound. Not to mention Zander, who chuckled as he took his seat enjoying the show.

Tyler and Kaiden had taken her statement as a joke. Jennifer and Lena, on the other hand, were

laughing with their mates. Xavier’s lips curled into a small smile when he noticed Kiara’s posture and

expression in front of his b***h of friend, who had expected Kiara to be timid due to her innocent face.

“I am not a husband snatcher…” Laila defeated herself, not daring to raise her voice to the young Luna.

She looked back at Xavier for support, as it had been his mate who had insulted her, but she was

ignored by the Alpha. It was not the Alpha’s style to speak amongst arguing women unless it was

absolutely required. Kiara smiled warmly as

she moved closer to Xavier. The Alpha looked over at his female, who was standing alongside him and

holding his arm. Dean grinned with delight as Xavier’s gaze fell on Kiara, who asserted her power over

her Alpha for the first time. f**k! She looked so tasty with this different attitude! The Alpha wanted to take

her right there.

“Sounds good, Laila. I hope you will find your mate soon so that you will stop jumping on other people’s

mates,” Kiara suggested with a smile.

“Thank you for your advice, Luna,” Laila smiled, holding her true feelings. Even though she was no

longer a member of the Sirius Bright Pack, she couldn’t bring herself to disrespect Xavier’s mate. Kiara

quickly returned her smile, turning her head to face Xavier. Laila stared at the lovely pair, who were

gazing at each other. Without even realizing it, the Alpha’s feet began to follow Kiara as she guided him

back to his seat.

“Let’s eat everyone,” Kiara suggested, without glancing at the short-haired she-wolf. Xavier’s wide green

eyes remained fixed on his Luna, who instantly began to prepare his plate.

“Laila, please have a seat. You must be hungry,” Zander gestured. The short-haired lady shot poisonous

daggers at Kiara before ultimately smiling at everyone.

“Yes, I’m hungry, but all of you boys have to promise me that you’ll spend time with me today. I only have

one day to spend with you,” she giggled as she sat beside Xavier and poked his sides. The Alpha shifted

his gaz

from Kiara to Layla. She was one of the few ladies whose presence had never made him feel disgusted

since she had been one of his childhood friends.

“Yeah sure, I promise, but after I finish my work,” Xavier chuckled.

“Then I’ll annoy you until you join me,” she winked at him with a flirtatious grin. Kiara had been watching

their interaction out of the corner of her eye in her giggling, white teeth. There were many unoccupied

seats, but she had selected the one next to her husband. Had it been a coincidence?

“So, where was I interrupted?” The elderly wolf turned to face his other grandson, who had already

finished his meal and was getting ready to leave. So that was why he hadn’t opened his mouth for the

first time to comment on his brother.

“It’s been ages so I don’t remember,” Zander responded sluggishly.

“If I’m not mistaken, you were discussing Alpha Zander’s chosen mate,” Beta Kaiden promptly reminded

the elder.

“What a wonderful Beta I’ve got,” Kaiden received a tight-lipped smile from Zander, an oblique indication

that he would undoubtedly get a beating following the old wolf’s departure.

“Thank you for your kind words, Alpha,” Kaiden returned the smile. It was time to retaliate against

Zander, who

had revealed Kaiden’s school-time crush to Jennifer. Unfortunately, that woman turned out to be one of

the pack’s most recent additions. When that female warrior had winked at Kaiden, the pregnant Beta

female had been quick to notice her flirting and slapped her across the face. How dare that b***h flirt with

her mate? If Kaiden hadn’t dragged his mate back to the pack house, she would have scratched the

female warrior’s eyes out.

Kaiden instantly tried to clear the air, cleverly concealing the fact that she had been his high school crush

as well as his first sex partner. Jennifer had approached the twin Alphas to figure out Kiaden’s past with

that woman. Zander was ecstatic to tell all of his schooltime tales to his Beta female, but it had been

Xavier’s nod at the conclusion of each one that had added fuel to Jennifer’s jealousy.

Kaiden had been able to reconcile with Jennifer when his high school crush had been sent to another

pack. Xavier assumed responsibility for his comrade and dispatched the female to his Uncle’s pack. Both

Alphas had no idea how badly things would turn out between their Beta couple, but now everything was

fine.

“So, which of the women did you like?” Their grandfather inquired, pointing to the photos that had been

laid out in front of the Alpha, who had been lazily staring at all of the beauties. Everyone was a

respectable Alpha’s daughter.

“Who is she?” Zander inquired, pointing to the first photograph. Stephen’s eyes shone with optimism.

Finally, his

grandson expressed interest in a woman. She might be his second-daughter-law.

“That is Danica…” Tyler said.

“She is beautiful, yet she looks timid. I’m curious as to why she was blushing at the photographer?”

Zander commented. Stephen’s eyes practically popped out of his skull. She had been blushing in front of

the photographer? What exactly was he saying? The woman’s photograph flew away in an instant, falling

in the corner of the dining

room.

“Her?”

“Sonia”

“What’s the matter with her lips? Her face appears to have undergone extensive plastic surgery. And why

is she staring at me as if she’s about to leap out of the picture and eat me?” The photo of that woman

ended up alongside the first one due to another remark.

“And this one….” Zander asked but spoke up before Tyler could tell the woman’s name.

“What do you think, Xavier? I need to consider my brother’s comments and opinions!” When Zander

spoke to his older brother, he had an honest expression on his face.

“She will undoubtedly make you a laughingstock with her fashion sense and the amount of cosmetics

she has applied to her face. But in the end, it is your decision, brother,” Xavier said truthfully, prompting

Zander to nod before

tossing the photo onto the pile with the others.

“Then the decision is made. None of them appeal to me,” Zander stated as he stretched his arms over

his head. The young Luna spotted Grandfather’s furious crimson eyes that had been glancing between

his grandsons as the Beta and Gamma couples bit their lips to suppress their laughter.

“You brats!!!” The old wolf couldn’t take it any longer and yelled at his grandsons for putting on the show

for him. When had Zander started making up useless excuses for Xavier? And when had the older

brother begun giving his younger sibling advice? The older brother was well aware of his younger

brother’s true aim to reject every lady he was offered, therefore he had been intelligently assisting him.

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They had been collaborating. How dare they mislead

their Grandpa!

“You rejected all of the females in an instant. Do you realize how tough it was for me to find women that

are well-educated, gorgeous, and are from affluent families?” Stephen sought a response. He was in a

pickle right now, since the other elders had been interrogating him about Zander’s mate. No one saw his

enthusiasm for finding his

mate. The most significant thing was that he never addressed her. Whenever the other elders sought out

Xavier to pressure his brother for a mate, the Alpha constantly refused the elders. The old wolf had been

concerned about his older grandson earlier, who had never sought a woman in his life, but Zander had

been the one giving him a headache now. He was always turning down she-wolves who wanted to marry

him. Xavier was also of little to no assistance to Stephen. He only supported his brother.

“Because those ladies have no chance of becoming my mate. They are unattractive, ignorant, and

greedy gold diggers,” Zander responded.

“So, my son, what type of female do you want?” Grandpa inquired sweetly, unable to conceal his

annoyance. The Alpha paused for a minute before responding to Grandfather. Zander appeared to be

deep in thought.

“A woman with a beautiful honey-like voice,” Zander began to describe. “I can feel her attractiveness

even if I haven’t seen her face.”

“A lady with a big mouth and a strong personality,”

“I desire a woman I’ll never forget…”

As he listened to his brother, Xavier’s hand came to a halt over his spoon. As usual, both of the twins’

minds and hearts were constantly drawn to the same thing. Alpha’s gaze was drawn to his Luna, who

was the precise lady he had desired as a mate, but he had been met with betrayal.

Kiara’s face was slightly hidden by her silky brown hair that she had been trying to tuck behind her ears

while putting a forkful of eggs in her little mouth. Xavier’s hand trembled a little as he noticed her every

movement. The manner in which she picked up and held her fork. The way she blinked her eyes and

wiped her pink lips with the napkin immediately after taking a bite of food. From time to time, she always

smiled at the others at the table, she also kept filling her husband’s plate with food. Even though she had

only been there for a few days, she had the exact knowledge of how much Xavier usually ate. Kiara had

all the qualities that a man needed in a mate. The young she-wolf had absolutely no idea what she had

been doing to the Alpha’s heart.

A sweet honey-like voice, goddess-like beauty, a big mouth that she always opened when appropriate,

and the most essential part was that the Alpha had to remind himself that she was just a surrogate for

him. Xavier’s heartbeat accelerated unexpectedly, his arousal began to build, causing Kiara to gaze at

him with such innocence that the Alpha’s heart skipped a beat. Why was he aroused?

“What’s wrong?” The young woman asked as his finger touched her lips softly. He licked his own lips

while leaning down to capture those rosy lips.

“You…”

“AAHHH!” When a she-wolf’s s****m resonated in the pack house, Kiara, Xavier, and everyone else

rushed inside the kitchen, only to see an Omega on the floor.

“What happened to her?” Kiara ran over to comfort the woman who had been rolling on the floor in pain.

“She isn’t bleeding, and she doesn’t appear to be injured anywhere,” the young Luna murmured, her

gaze was drawn to Xavier, who was sweating profusely. His gaze was focused on the Omega, which

reminded him of his own suffering at a time when he was about to die. He collapsed on the floor, which

caused Kiara to panic. What happened to him?

“What’s wrong? Why is she in pain?” She asked, looking between the twins.

“Her mate is betraying her,” Zander responded, terrified at witnessing his brother’s current condition.

Kiara’s heart dropped into her stomach. How could her mate have done this to the poor woman?

“Kiaden, take her away immediately!” Zander ordered with a shout. The woman was taken away in a

second to

the hospital but the young woman’s focus had become her Alpha, who was still on the floor. Kiara tried to

reach him

but Liala crossed her way, indirectly pushing Kiara away.

“Xavier…” Laila said worriedly, taking her chance to throw herself in his arms.

“I dare you to get any closer to him and I’ll break your arms!” Kiara growled, glaring at Laila, prompting

the short-haired woman to take a step back and flee in fear. Everyone’s wolves flinched at witnessing

their Luna’s anger. Kiara returned her gaze to Xavier, who was sweating even more profusely.

“Xavier… what’s wrong?” She asked. Zander looked at Kiara’s eyes, finding her desperation to reach his

brother. He took a deep breath, leaving his brother in his mate’s hand. The others followed their Alpha,

but Kiara remained behind, getting closer to Xavier.

“Xavier…”

“Don’t touch me,” he growled, not looking at her. Dean was in his eyes acting like a crazy wolf. Kiara was

terrified by his state. He had been losing his mind. She’d never seen him so shattered before.

“Why?” she asked, touching his hand softly.

“I said, don’t touch me!!” Xavier shouted, yanking his hair, as the Omega’s condition had triggered

something in his mind so severely that he had completely forgotten about Kiara. At that moment, she

reminded him of Petra. Yes, she was that b***h! She was the one who betrayed him, had paralysed, and

nearly killed him.

“Xavier, please don’t!” Kiara screamed, forcing his hand away as he sank his claws into his skin, causing

himself to bleed.

“Please don’t hurt yourself,” she wrapped her arms around him, controlling his movement. He was

throwing his hand in the air and trying to push her away but the young she-wolf had glued herself to his

chest tightly. Xavier’s

face was red as he had been reliving a memory of the past.

“Those memories are not real, Xavier. Come out of your thoughts and look at me,” Kiara coaxed, as she

held him

until he stopped screaming. She had an idea that it was somehow related to his past. The Alpha’s ears

reacted to his woman’s melodious voice. He had stopped screaming as Venus had made a link with

Dean to calm him as well. She closed her eyes tightly when he stopped all of his crazy movements.

Xavier’s heart was beating as fast as Kiara’s. He was trying to take calming breaths when he recognized

the warmth of his woman’s body. It was familiar and

comforting to him.

“Do you hear me? Those are just bad memories and I am your present. I am with you…” Kiara

murmured, wiping away her tears. Why was he so broken and hurt? She drew away from him a little,

only to cup his face in her palm. He was so hot because of all the yelling and anger that had destroyed

his mind for some time.

“Look at me,” Xavier’s rage-filled-crimson eyes were full of bitter tears that were drowning him.

“Who am I?” Kiara asked, forcing him to gaze into her teary yet soft eyes, which were brimming with

anxiety and anguish as she witnessed her mate’s crushed heart.

“Tell me, Xavier? Who am I?” She inquired, locking her eyes with his. Xavier took a long, deep breath

when he recognized his woman, who kissed him immediately when he had withdrawn from his past.

Xavier closed his eyes, feeling the pleasure of having his second chance mate in his arms. Her rose and

chocolate aroma overwhelmed his heart and mind, prompting him to open his eyes and meet her tear-

filled one. She had feared that she had lost him forever.

“Kiara,” Xavier moaned into her mouth. Kiara’s eyes welled up again when he finally called her name and

did not push her away. When she had finally gotten Xavier back, she clung to him fiercely.

“Don’t forget me ever, Xavier. I will not be able to bear it,” she admitted, burying her face in his neck as

he lifted his still shaking arm to wrap around her small body, pulling her tighter into his lap.

How had she saved him? What had she done to him? Why had she?