Se connecterALEXIS My brows knitted together. "That's impossible.""It isn't." Xavier's voice stayed calm, but there was no hesitation in it. "It's forbidden knowledge. Most wolves never hear about it because the Alpha Council wipes out anyone caught using it."I stared at him. "A mate bond comes from the Moon Goddess. Nobody can fake that.""Not completely." He nodded. "A real mate bond can never be created by humans. But its reactions can be imitated."My heart skipped."What are you talking about?""There are illegal substances capable of manipulating a wolf's senses. Certain scents, herbs, and chemical compounds can trigger intense attraction, obsession, territorial instincts, and emotional dependence. To everyone involved, it feels real."He paused before adding quietly, "But it isn't."I shook my head repeatedly."No.""It doesn't create destiny, Alexis. It only creates the illusion of it."I let out a dry laugh."So you're telling me someone can manufacture love now?""I'm telling you som
ALEXISIt had been weeks since that day, and if there was one thing I had learned, it was that misery could become a routine.Every morning I woke up hoping the ache in my chest would disappear.Every night I went to bed only to realize it had settled even deeper.Why wouldn't I feel this way?I had trusted him.I had let him into my life when I swore I never would, only to find out he was Dyson's brother.I squeezed my eyes shut and buried my face in my hands."God, I should have been more careful."My fingers tightened in my hair until my scalp stung. If I had ignored my wolf that night, if I had kept my distance from him, none of this would have happened.A knock sounded at the door.I frowned."I told you I don't want lunch," I yelled, signaling for the maid to leave, but another knock followed, firmer this time.I let out an irritated sigh and walked across the living room before yanking the door open.The words sitting on my tongue died instantly when I saw who it was. Xavier s
XAVIERAfter she left... I wasn't myself.“I should have fucking told her when I had the chance. I had plenty of chances over the past few months, and I didn't.” I gripped my hair tightly, pacing to and fro in the room. I glanced at the door, wondering whether I should go after her or stay back and give her a few days to think everything through and give me the chance to explain myself.But deep down, I knew such a day wouldn't be coming anytime soon.“Ah. I'm fucked,up?.” I slumped into the chair, staring at the ceiling, but suddenly my phone buzzed. I quickly picked it up, thinking it was from her, but it was from my mom.I pressed the call button before placing the phone on speaker. It rang for a while before she picked up, a sigh coming from the noisy background.“Son, what happened in the office?”I knew it.“Mom, have you been watching me?” I rubbed my temple, trying to ease the headache there. “I told you everything's fine. There's no need to have someone keeping watch over me.
DYSONI sat inside the meeting room with a calm smile on my face. In just a few moments, Alexis would sign the deal and save my company from sinking deeper into debt. There was no way she would reject it. I was certain of that.She closed the updated proposal she had been reading and gently placed it on the table before looking at me."I've read your revised proposal, but it's still a no from my company. We won't be partnering with you," she said calmly.I wasn't surprised."I'm confused about one thing, and I want to make sure I understand it correctly," I said, leaning forward as my expression hardened. "Are you rejecting this proposal because you're the CEO, or because of our history together?"It was about time she stopped pretending and signed the damn deal.Alexis held my gaze without flinching. On the outside, she looked calm, but I knew she was fighting a storm inside. I wanted that calm mask to crack. I wanted her emotions to take over so she would make one mistake. One mista
ALEXISTHE NEXT DAYWHAT THE HELL HAVE I DONE?!I woke up naked in the living room with my legs tied apart by a belt, my p*ssy completely bare. I looked around, but Xavier was nowhere in sight. It was definitely his belt that he'd used to tie my legs apart. Quickly, I got to my feet before the maids returned, cleaned everything up, sprayed the air freshener, and opened the curtains.I rushed to my room and immediately stepped into the shower. By the time I came out, the maids had already returned. One of them was gossiping outside, and I perked up my ears to hear what they were saying. Thankfully, it wasn't about... ahem... last night.I picked up my phone from the bed and saw a message from Xavier. I'd been wondering where he had gone. At first, I thought he'd stepped out for a jog or something, but as time passed, I realized he wasn't coming back anytime soon."Still, it was very embarrassing to wake up in that position." I covered my face, feeling the heat burn through my palms. La
XAVIER"Do you want to come inside?" she whispered sultrily into my ear. I gulped, my palms turning sweaty. My heart raced and I felt my wolf stir.'Say yes,' he growled.I looked down and saw her already gazing up at me, her hands pressed against her chest. My cock throbbed painfully. It can't be. She's doing this intentionally, right? There's no way such a small gesture from me would make her invite me to spend the night.'Stop overthinking and answer her,' he snarled impatiently."Um… yes, sure." I rubbed my neck, looking elsewhere."Great!" She clapped her hands. "Come inside."I watched her walk into the building and quickly followed, making sure my car was locked. Warmth seeped through my skin the moment I stepped through the door.My eyes swept the place. Memories of what was supposed to happen the other day replayed in my mind. I wouldn't reject the offer to have her as mine, but knowing what she went through, I didn't think she was ready to give her heart to someone, especial
ALEXIS “Thank you, Adam.” I shook the hand of my divorce lawyer, a middle-aged Italian man.He smiled. “Don't be. I'm just here to make sure everything goes smoothly and that there's no trouble.”“Still, I really appreciate it.” I smiled, taking the papers and going through them one last time. “I'
ALEXIS POV“Child.” Mother's voice echoed in my ears, but I was too numb to move. My eyes stared dazedly at the flower pot by the window, my lips moving without forming proper words. “It's been weeks. You have to move on.”I felt her hand wrap around mine, her body trembling slightly. Mother had su
XAVIER“N-no.” She shook her head, denial in her eyes. “This must be a joke. I can feel it. My baby is alive. I'm sure she's in the nursery.”“Child, the doctor is telling the truth—” her mother tried to hold her, but she snapped.“Not you too, mother! Not you! I know my baby isn't gone! She can't
ALEXIS'S POVThe first thing I heard was the steady beeping of machines. Rhythmic and annoying machines. My eyelids felt like they had been glued shut. I forced them open, blinking my eyes slowly to adjust to the harsh white lights above me.A hospital room.I turned my head slowly, still feeling







