Все главы I Need You, My Luna: Глава 81 - Глава 90

XARION'S POVI adjust my tie in the backseat of the car, checking my reflection in the window as my driver navigates through the city streets.The suit's perfectly tailored, jet black with subtle silver pinstripes, paired with a crisp white shirt and well-polished black leather shoes.I look good. Professional. Like an Alpha who knows exactly what he's doing.Even if, deep down, I'm not entirely sure this is the smartest move I've ever made."Are you sure about this?" Andrew's voice breaks through my thoughts from the passenger seat. He twists around to look at me, one eyebrow raised skeptically. "You're really going to show up at Stone Corporation's branch launch? Your competition?""Yes," I reply simply, brushing down the front of my jacket."Xarion," he presses, his tone more pointed now. "This is literally a celebration for a company that would now be eating into your market share. You do realize how this looks, right?""I don't care how it looks," I counter evenly, meeting his ey

MEGAN'S POVAlpha Elias leads the way, and Vance and I follow closely behind as we head toward the crowd of guests.The first Alpha we meet is a tall, broad-shouldered man with silver streaks in his dark hair and an air of authority that practically radiates off him."Alpha Elias," he greets warmly, shaking his hand. "Good to see you. I'm Mr. Walter, Alpha of the Ironwood Pack.""Likewise. Thank you so much for coming," Alpha Elias replies smoothly, then motions toward me. "Please, meet Megan Pierce. She's the one responsible for all of this."The Alpha turns his attention to me, his eyes sweeping over the venue before landing back on my face. "Impressive work, Ms. Pierce. Very impressive.""Thank you," I reply, my smile genuine now. "I appreciate that.""No, really," he insists, his tone sincere. "This venue is stunning. And the presentation materials I've seen so far are top-notch. You've clearly put a lot of thought into this."My chest swells with pride despite the chaos of the pa

MEGAN'S POVI can feel eyes on us.Not just a few curious glances, but actual stares from the remaining guests scattered around the venue, their conversations dropping to low murmurs as they look our way."Is that Alpha Xarion Luther?""What's he doing there with Megan Pierce?""I thought they were divorced…"The whispers travel through the room, and I catch bits of curiosity and gossip.But truthfully? I can't bring myself to care right now.My mind's too busy reeling from what Xarion just told me.He invited all those guests.Him.I lean back in my seat slightly, studying him across the small table as I try to wrap my head around it.Why didn't that cross my mind earlier? When all those Alphas and high-ranking wolves started pouring in, why didn't I immediately think of Xarion?He told me he could fix it. Or at least try to.Xarion has the connections. The influence. The sheer audacity to pull something like this off.And he did it for me.Even though this branch launch directly com

XARION'S POVAlpha Elias's eyes narrow and I can see the hostility coming off him now. He doesn't like me. That much is clear.And I'm guessing it's because of Vance.He's protective of Megan, and he clearly wants her with his son.But that's not happening. Not if I have anything to say about it."Megan," Alpha Elias says, his voice softening as he turns to her. "Do you want him to take you home?"Megan doesn't respond. She's barely conscious now, her head resting against my chest, her breathing slow and shallow.Alpha Aaron steps in, his tone diplomatic. "Alpha Elias, I think it's best if Alpha Xarion takes her. She's clearly not in a state to make decisions right now, and he's already holding her. Let's not make this more complicated than it needs to be."Alpha Elias's face contorts with displeasure, but after a long moment, he nods reluctantly. "Fine. But if anything happens to her, Xarion...""Nothing will happen to her," I cut in calmly. "You have my word."Alpha Elias doesn't re

MEGAN'S POV"Oh no," I breathe, my eyes widening. "Alpha Elias. I was drunk in front of Alpha Elias. And Alpha Aaron. How am I supposed to face them now?""You'll be fine," Xarion assures me. "Alpha Elias wasn't angry. If anything, he was being overly protective of you."I frown as I catch the slight change in his tone. "What do you mean, overly protective?""He didn't want me taking you home," Xarion replies, his features hardening just a little. "He tried to argue that your driver should take you instead. But I insisted."There's a tension in his voice now, and I can tell he's annoyed just thinking about it.I can't help but feel a tiny spark of humor at that."Sounds like you two had a fun time," I murmur dryly."Thrilling," he mutters.I study him for a moment, taking in the way his mouth is set in a hard line and the way his shoulders are slightly tense.And then, against my better judgment, my eyes fall lower.To his chest.To the defined muscles and the light trace of dark hair