《 Aurora's pov 》  I wrapped the towel tightly around me and slowly peeled the door open. I scan the entire area of the room. Empty.I quickly rush towards the pile of clothes on the bed. Xavier must've placed it there. I rummage through the clothes, quickly pulling out a blue cotton panty, a dark grey leggings and a shirt.After getting dressed, I walked over to the lengthy mirror and peered at my reflection. My fingers slowly touch the bandaid on my arm where the she wolf Adrian had wounded me a little.It stung a little but was bearable.I took a step closer to the mirror, peering into my eyes. The green was now lighter, brighter. I furrow my brows, leaning forward to examine my features.I stiffen when the sound of approaching footsteps comes barreling here. Thinking it was Alpha Xavier, I rushed towards his huge bed. But my clumsiness had me tripping before I got to the bed.I squeal, my hands reaching o

《 Aurora's pov 》 "Did you get it? " I asked, my grip tightening around Lily's thigh to hold her steady."Uhmm, move a little to the left..." She drawled as she searches through the books.For a girl her size, she really packed some weight on her. My knees were this close to collapsing.I huffed, fixing her on top of my shoulders as I shift around. I didn't want to end up throwing her, fearing that if she tumbles and injures herself I'd have to pay the price."Maybe it's not there Lily..." I breathed out, my shoulders aching from holding her up for so long. We've been like this for a good ten minutes. I was surprised the alpha didn't storm in here as yet." Oh have a little faith Aurora. We'll find it, just a little more....." She whispers, arms reaching out to grasp at a book. Her fingers knocked over the book and it falls directly on my forehead."Oomph." I grunt, blowing my pink tresses that messily scattered across my

: Xavier's pov :   Lily nods, looking upset that I had seen the blood. She always wanted to appear strong even though she was clearly battling a lot inwardly. I couldn't help but feel like the worst big brother in the world. A big brother sees fit to protect his sister and his family from any danger. But clearly, I had failed to protect them. I tear my eyes away from Lily, pained by the sight of her coughing and angered that I couldn't help her enough. If only I had been a second quicker. Maybe I could've stopped her from drinking that tea that day. Hibiscus tea was always her favorite and a weasel, a traitor that once roamed our halls knew it very well. Knew it so well that he saw fit to poison her this way. A day after our father died. One damn day, they couldn't wait to have me mourn another loss. But fortunately, Lily had only drank a little and found the taste strange. But that little had already seeped into her blood

《 Aurora's pov 》 Every second he stares down at me, I heard the ticking of a clock in my head.His stare was burning, like fire that threatened to consume my entire being. I never felt such a way or have someone ever looked at me in desire like this.This was new to me but felt so impossibly good and thrilling."Aurora," My name tumbles out of his mouth in a slow hoarseness that had my tummy tightening."Yes alpha Xavier?" I peeked at him beneath my lashes, remembering how the she wolves would act when they were trying to seduce the male wolves.His stare almost burns me alive as they fired up with hunger so strong that my knees felt jello. I could've collapsed there and then just by how weak they became, plastering to the floor."Why are you on your knees?" He grumbles, eyes falling to my knees.I blushed under the weight of his stare. "Don't you want me on my knees Alpha? "His jaw ticked, his

《 Aurora's pov 》 I paced the room, my palms sweaty. He's been out for a good hour or more.I didn't care to look seeing as it got me more anxious. During that hour, I found myself biting my bottom lip, tugging at my hair, groaning and scratching at my cheek.Something felt undeniably off to me. Seeing that girl in Eli's arms, she was unmoving, presuming dead already. The way the wolves shouted and the fear that was clear on their faces shook me to the core.They were known to be the most feared pack. But whatever happened to the girl, made them terrified.My mind was clogged with thoughts of Xavier. Concerned thoughts. Whether this was the bond or not, I didn't care.Sighing, I backed away until the back of my knees hit the bed. I plop on the soft bed, fisting the sheets in my hands.I was this close to revealing my secret to Xavier. This close to perhaps getting thrown out or worse, killed.My plan to have him cl