**Michael's POV**“Alpha, since you've rejected your mate and sent her out, when are you going to crown someone as the Luna of this pack?” One of the elders asked.It's been weeks since I sent Scarlett out, and picking another Luna wasn't something that interested me that much. I told them I needed some time to pick the right person, but they were becoming impatient, and it's annoying me greatly.I cleared my throat and faced them. “I told you all to give me some time.” I said.“That was two weeks ago, Alpha.” One of the elders folded his hands.I sighed and facepalmed.“You're an Alpha and can't rule without a Luna. Since you feel Scarlett wasn't good enough—”“I didn't feel, elders. She isn't good enough. Besides, she committed treason and has to be sent away from the pack.” I answered, trying to cover up the guilt that washed over me the moment he said that.These days, I couldn't understand my heart and how I was feeling. There was this guilt feeling that coursed through me whenev

**Scarlett's POV**I looked at him amusingly the second that question left his mouth. Why was he asking anyway? Besides, there was no way I would still love a man who betrayed and accused me of something I know nothing about.“I hate monsters!” Was the answer I gave him.He was shocked when I said that and blinked.“You called me a monster a few minutes ago. Does that mean you hate me too?” He asked, looking intently at me with a serious expression on his face.It wasn't clear to me why he was asking all these weird questions. Since I told him what was wrong, his attitude changed, and he started acting unusual, making me wonder what was wrong. Why was he being nice and why the question?Well, he comforted me and gave me his shoulders to cry on even when I tried pushing him away, but that doesn't mean he isn't a monster.“Yes, I hate you.” I answered. In as much as I tried to make my voice firm, it came out playful instead.“You hate your helper?” He asked amusingly.“My helper is a di

**Alpha Xavier's POV**The way she looked at me after saying that was totally funny. The more I tried to stop laughing, the funnier it got. Like seriously? Obviously, she didn't find it funny because she glared at me.“Did that sound funny to you? I'm here lamenting about the mess you put both of us in, and you're laughing?” She asked, glaring harder.“Mess? I put us in no mess. You should be grateful for what I did instead of scolding me.” I rolled my eyes.“Grateful? I am now the trending topic in this palace.” She facepalmed.“So what if they're talking about us? Is it bad if they suspect something is going on between us?” I asked.She paused and looked at me. “But nothing is going on.” She answered.“What if something was going on?” I stood up and faced her.“Umm…” She trailed off and looked at me. We continued staring at each other without saying anything. I felt like I was communicating through my eyes while staring at her. The feeling of loneliness I had a few minutes ago sudde

**Alpha Xavier's POV**I can't keep my hands off her, and it's beginning to drive me crazy. Everything I think about is her, and seeing how she was trying her best to put a smile on my face, warmed my heart. Even after everything I have done to her, she still decided to stay by me and let me be with her.With my head still rested on hers, I opened my eyes and saw that her eyes were still closed. She seemed to be thinking about something. I stared at her flawless facial features and sighed. Everything about her was just so overwhelming, and I'm scared, thinking that I have fallen in love with her. Avery and I didn't end well, and I wanted to avoid having another woman in my life then end up getting broken again, but there was something about Scarlett that always overrides my thoughts. She was strong and resilient and would never hesitate to give her opinions. I pulled away from the hug and a rush of cold went down my body again. My body felt warm when I was close to her, but now, all

**Scarlett's POV**“Fuck me, Alpha Xavier!” I exclaimed, wrapping my hands around his neck again. “I will, Scarlett.” He replied and swiftly removed my clothes, leaving me in only my bra and panties. His lips landed on mine again as he started unhooking my bra from the hook, throwing it on a nearby chair.“Goodness!” I moaned as he continued to assault my mouth with his own, both hands now gripping my thighs tightly.His fingers slipped beneath my underwear and slid over my heated pussy. I let out another moan at the feeling of him entering me. “Oh gosh, Alpha!”He began pumping his fingers in and out of me quickly as he sucked on my bottom lip while making loud groaning noises every once in a while. A small moan escaped my mouth at this action as I felt an intense pleasure shoot through me.My hands were wrapped tight around his broad shoulders as my nails dug into his pale skin, causing him to let out a low growl, which made me shiver and moan even louder. Instantly, my underwear