**Xavier's POV***As soon as I brought Luna home, desperation consumed me, driving me to seek the help of the pack witch."Alana, please, you must save her!" I pleaded, rushing Ariana to the witch. Alana hurried to us and instructed me to lay Ariana down for examination.I anxiously waited for the witch's verdict, praying that she could find a way to save my mate."Xavy," Ariana weakly whispered my name."I'm here, my love. I won't leave your side," I held her hand tightly, my heart shattering within me."Alpha Xavier, she's been attacked by a vampire. I'm afraid there's little I can do at this moment," the witch informed me.Anger surged through me, turning my face red. "I can't lose her, Alana, I won't!""Alpha Xavier, I understand your pain, but you must realize that the vampire's venom has already taken its toll. There's nothing more that can be done," she explained gently.Fury consumed me, and without thinking, I brandished the witch slaying dagger at Alana. I knew it was wrong

**Xavier's POV**"So, you're saying you can create a weapon for me?" I asked, intrigued by their previous exchange.The three witches exchanged knowing glances, their smiles widening. "Indeed," one of them replied proudly. "As the Three Witches of the East, we possess distinct abilities that allow us to craft powerful artifacts. The appearances you witnessed earlier were merely our way of welcoming guests.""I see," I nodded, beginning to grasp the extent of their capabilities. Turning my attention to the red-haired witch, I stated, "As a witch, I assume you have some insight into why I'm here."The witches burst into laughter, causing me to raise an eyebrow. "You're quite new to this realm, aren't you?" one of them chuckled. "You're right, we do possess the ability to perceive the desires of our guests, but an Alpha's mind is notoriously enigmatic, especially when combined with your formidable presence."Understanding their point, I sighed. "In that case, I'll have to be explicit abo

**Melissa's POV**I had been imprisoned for an excruciatingly long week, enduring the torment of hunger and thirst. No one had bothered to visit me; they all regarded me as a cursed child, deserving nothing more than death. Crying seemed futile, for no amount of tears could alter the grim reality that awaited me, an execution scheduled at the hands of those who believed my demise was just.As I languished in my desolation, the heavy door to the dungeons creaked open, and to my surprise, it was Jasmine who stepped inside."Well, well, well, it seems the thorn in my side is finally about to be removed. You have no idea how joyous I am in this very moment," Jasmine sneered, her face exuding an unsettling satisfaction."Do you despise me that much?" I mustered the strength to meet Jasmine's gaze. Indeed, she reveled in the thought of my imminent demise."Is that even a question? I loathe every fiber of your being. I wish you had never been born," she spat venomously."Why do you harbor su

**Xavier's POV**Since I received an invitation to attend the execution ceremony, I decided to honor Caspian's request. As I made my way to the pack, I felt an inexplicable stir within my wolf, a feeling I couldn't quite decipher. There was something going on, something elusive that I couldn't grasp.As I sat among the other Alphas, waiting for the solemn moment to arrive, the announcement was made, and the condemned person was brought forward by two guards. To my surprise, even though I had been informed about the individual facing death, seeing that it was a girl made me uneasy about the whole situation.A young girl, hardly 18, being led to her execution. I had attended many such ceremonies before, but never had I witnessed the death of a female, especially not one so young. She looked frail and vulnerable, and it struck a chord within me. However, what puzzled me more was the oddity I sensed from Caspian's mate. Something about her demeanor seemed off, but I couldn't quite put my

**Xavier's POV**Walking over to my new mate, Melissa, I noticed she was hiccuping for reasons I couldn't tell. When I asked if something was wrong, she simply shook her head without saying a word, though her stare was something I don't even want to look at.I roamed my eyes down the other parts of her body. There's nothing more about her that looks like Ariana, aside from her eyes.Why was she staring at me that way? Xavier, put yourself in order. She's not Ariana and never would be. The only woman that's capable of moving me is Ariana and no one else. I don't care about this new mate the moon goddess gave me. She never should have bothered because I was doing fine on my own."Come with me," I said and led the way. I didn't bother to look behind me, though I could feel that she was trailing behind me."Melissa, we are so sorry for what happened to you today. No one would have thought that you were actually mated to Alpha Caspian or that you would be mated to Alpha Xavier. How lucky y