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17. Trepidation
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[Erica]Once again she found herself in the office. This time even though Xavier wasn't startled by her sudden appearance, however, he did not move for a while, merely staring at her. She concluded that it might be due to the fact that she had visited him so soon. Jade was not in the office so she was a little grateful for that. She greeted him with a short wave, "Hey". But the cheerfulness that she tried to pull off fell flat. The smile looked more strained. Wasn't he expecting her? Sudden reluctance crept up as it started to nibble on her insecurities.Xavier seemed to come out of his stupor then. He cleared his throat, slightly embarrassed, "Hey. I thought you will take more time. But nonetheless you're here and that has blessed my anxiousness". Erica sighed in relief. So he too was anxious to meet her again? Xavier then asked, "Ah...did you...talk?" Erica nodded as she walked up to the desk. "Won't you ask...who?" she prodded. She was sure that Xavier wanted to know. But he was
Alpha's Mage 19. Queries…Lots of them
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Alpha's Mage 21. Family Dynamic
[Erica]The last thing she wanted to hear was this. But she was also apprehending this accusation She knew she couldn't forever escape such accusations. Xavier's aunt and Arnold were too modest but the Luna Queen definitely wasn't as forgiving. Erica clenched her jaw, bracing herself for more onslaught of accusation. Alpha Samuel was already glaring daggers at her. She felt Xavier's grasp around her shoulder tighten. "I guess that is not how you should thank her", her gaze flickered to her mate's direction who was staring resolutely at his parents. She could already feel the tension in the air. She threw a glance at her parents who looked as if they wanted to protest but their hands were tied. Their ranks were after all, beneath the Royals. "What do you mean?" Alpha Samuel gritted. "Had she not rejected me, you wouldn't have been able to see your beloved elder son. Ever", Xavier replied simply. Erica saw their anger turn into disbelief. "What?" Luna Freida asked, her voice an octa
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Alpha's Mage 23. Making Happy Memories
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