LOGINXavier“Baby, how are you?” I asked the moment Aliyah answered my call. I’d been restless ever since Chloe told me what happened at the boutique. Even if it was proven that it was Stelle’s friend who ruined the dress, the worry in my chest still wouldn’t leave. I knew it wasn’t just a simple scene—it had jealousy and intention written all over it. And just thinking about that already drives me crazy.“I’m fine,” she answered softly, almost like a whisper. It sounded like she was doing it on purpose.“Is something wrong?” I asked right away, unable to hide the tight worry in my voice.“Huh? Nothing. Why’d you ask?” she replied, trying to sound normal, but I could hear something off. Like she was holding something in.“Your voice is too soft. Are you with someone?” Jealousy started crawling up my chest before I could stop it. I knew I should be the only man in her life. I should be the only one she whispers to like that. But no matter how much I try to control myself, moments like this
AliyahMs. Celine was just about to leave to get the CCTV footage when the boutique door suddenly opened. The sharp sound of footsteps echoed across the room, and instantly, everyone fell silent.“What’s going on here?”The voice was deep — calm but commanding — the kind that carried the natural power of an Alpha used to being obeyed. Every single head turned toward the source of that voice.“Dad!” Stelle cried out, quickly running toward the man who had just entered. I could tell right away she was acting. Her tone softened, her eyes shimmered with fake tears, and her face shifted into a picture of innocence.The man didn’t look that much older than Xavier’s father — tall, broad-shouldered, and clearly a man who was born to lead. His eyes were sharp, the kind that made you want to look away. Even without saying another word, his presence alone carried weight — heavy, powerful, and impossible to ignore.So this was him — Alpha Romeo, leader of the Red Moon Pack. Even if I'm a princess
Aliyah“Someone has to be held accountable for this!” the saleslady said sharply, her voice rising with every word. The anger in her eyes was directed straight at me as if she had already made up her mind that I was guilty. I could see it in her face; no matter what I said, she wouldn’t believe me.“Check your CCTV. You’ll see who really did it,” I said firmly, refusing to back down. I wasn’t raised to run from lies like this. I did nothing wrong, and I was ready to stand by that until the end.“Oh, please,” she scoffed, rolling her eyes. “You’re saying that because you already know we don’t have CCTV here.”“What?” My voice rose in disbelief. I turned toward Stelle, and there it was, the smirk on her lips. The kind of smirk that screamed victory. She was enjoying this chaos. She wanted this.“Guard!” the saleslady yelled.A large man in uniform appeared almost instantly, his expression serious and intimidating. His eyes locked onto me, and I could tell by his look, he thought I was g
AliyahI knew I shouldn’t let Stelle get to me. I am a princess! I shouldn’t stoop down to her level.But Goddess, she was just too much. The way she provoked me was enough to set my blood on fire.“Hey, are you okay?” Janice asked softly.I turned to her and nodded. I didn’t want her to worry more than she already was. She had always been on my side, and honestly, that was enough to make me calm down a little.“Have you picked one already?” Chloe cut in, her voice full of excitement. “The dresses here are gorgeous… except, of course, for some ambitious people who just walked in.” She darted a quick glance in Stelle’s direction, then rolled her eyes so dramatically it almost looked like a full circle.That made both Janice and me laugh, especially when Chloe exaggerated it like an actress in a comedy movie.“Anyway, let’s go. They just brought in new stocks. Who knows, maybe we’ll find something better there.”We left the fitting area right away and headed back to the display racks. J
AliyahThe moment we stepped inside the boutique, we were welcomed by the cool whisper of the air conditioner and the distinct scent of brand-new fabric, as if it were inviting us to spend more than we had planned. Huge mirrors framed the walls, and sleek racks lined every corner, filled with everything from formal wear to casual pieces, and, of course, the glittering gowns that seemed designed only for the rich and glamorous.“Wow,” Janice gasped, her voice bubbling with excitement as she practically hopped in place. “I feel like I wanna buy everything I see!”I shook my head but couldn’t help laughing. “Are you sure about that? Your allowance might disappear in a snap.”“Totally worth it if I end up looking stunning at the party,” she shot back with a playful wink.“Guys, focus!” Chloe cut in, holding up two dresses in front of her, one royal blue cocktail dress and another sleek black bodycon. “Which one suits me better? This, or this?”“Hmm…” I took the blue dress from her hands a
Aliyah“Did something happen?” Chloe’s brows furrowed as she asked me that question, her eyes fixed on mine like she was trying to dig through my soul. She wouldn’t even blink. Beside her, Janice just stared at the two of us, her forehead also creased, clearly clueless but eager to join the conversation.“Huh? What do you mean by that?” I asked back, confused and slightly annoyed, because honestly, I had no idea where her question was coming from.We were at the school ground, sitting under the shade of a huge tree. We had just come back from breaktime, and luckily, both our next subjects were free since our professors were absent. So here we were, killing time, just hanging out before our next class.“I don’t know, okay?” Chloe shrugged, though she didn’t break her stare. Her eyes were too sharp, as if she could read something I couldn’t hide. “But you look… different. I can’t exactly point it out, but you’re not the same as usual.”My frown deepened. “Different? Like… how?”“Like…”







