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《 Aurora's pov 》

I looked away nervously as we passed many wolves while making our way down the stairs. Xavier had a firm grip on my arm, as if afraid I'd any second escape from his hold.

I was thankful that he at least got dressed, even though the shirt was inside out.

Some looked at me like an intruder, some with disgust, some with mild intrigue. All those looks I've grown used to through my seventeen years of living.

Still, some part of me wished they didn't hate me before actually knowing me.

I squirm under their stare and find myself shifting closer to Alpha Xavier. My actions caused him to stiffen but he didn't question it or pull away from me.

A face I'm familiar with come into our vision just before we reached the door.

Samuel, the Beta, comes in our way, baring his neck to Alpha Xavier. Xavier stops and I lift my head to see the storm in his eyes. Was he angry with his beta?

"Alpha. I'm sorry about