All Chapters of Trading My Cheating Ex for His Alpha Uncle : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

ZARA“What do you mean by that?” I asked her.“Exactly what I said,” Monica replied with a smirk as she swiftly turned around and headed toward the security checkpoint. “Follow me. The research team is waiting already.”I followed immediately.As we walked through the security checks and entered the elevator, the urge to ask further questions lodged itself in my throat. But she clearly didn’t want to talk about it, and I didn’t want to cross boundaries. Her words continued echoing in my mind, but I simply shrugged them off.Xavier and I weren’t serious. What was between us was just business. I should only be worried if I was in love with him. Whatever devil Monica thought he was shouldn’t be my business, right?We arrived at a research lab, and Monica clapped her hands to get everyone’s attention.“Hello, everyone. This is Zara,” she said, gesturing at me. “She’s the newest addition to the research team.”“We saw her yesterday. Alpha Xavier abruptly ended the meeting because she wasn’

ZARAMy heart tightened immediately.The only time I had ever received flowers from Ryan was when he proposed to me. And they were lilies. My least favorite flowers. Because I didn't want to disappoint him, I pretended to like them.But here, Xavier was doing everything I had ever wanted Ryan to do. It broke my heart that all of this was just an act. Then again, no one was here. Why did he need to keep up the performance when there was no audience?The thought lingered in my mind as I quickly changed into a long top that reached my knees. A few minutes later, I made my way downstairs.The scent of food reached me before I even stepped into the dining area, and my stomach immediately growled.Xavier was seated at the dining table, working on his tablet. The moment he noticed me, he turned off the screen and placed it face down on the table, a smile curling on his lips."Who is visiting?" I asked as I took a seat opposite him.His brows furrowed. "Someone is visiting?""You got me flower

ZARAPine, musk, and rain.Uncle Xavier's scent hit my nose, and I flicked my eyes open, my heart beating rapidly against my chest. I heaved a sigh of relief when I didn't find him on the bed. For a moment, I thought he had slept next to me because of how strongly I could perceive his scent.Last night, he left the room and didn't come back until I had already fallen asleep.The bathroom door opened, and I turned my gaze to the side, only to find a god-like figure walking through it.A white towel was wrapped around his waist. His black hair was soaking wet, and droplets of water trailed down his broad, bare chest.My heart stumbled into an uneven rhythm, and I swallowed hard.Fuck. Shit."Good morning," he said nonchalantly, totally unaware of what he was doing to me, before disappearing into the walk-in closet.I took a moment to collect myself, practicing controlled breathing before reaching for my phone.I had received multiple texts from several numbers.Forty-eight from Ryan.On

ZARAGrandpa was doing well, and I got the chance to meet the surgeon who would be performing his surgery. He was kind and professional, taking the time to brief me on the procedure and assure me that he would do everything possible to make it a success.There was still a pang of fear in my chest, but I truly hoped everything would go well. Grandpa was my only family, and I couldn't bear the thought of losing him.Three hours later, I had already packed for the two-day trip, and Ghost drove me to the airport, where Xavier was already waiting inside the private jet.The hostess greeted me with a smile and led me aboard.The interior was magnificent. Cream leather seats lined the spacious cabin, complemented by polished wood accents and warm ambient lighting. Everything about the aircraft screamed luxury and power.Xavier sat comfortably in one of the seats, wearing a fitted white shirt that stretched across his broad chest. His gaze swept from my head to toe, openly admiring me.“Come

ZARAXavier threw me onto the bed, and I gasped loudly. His dark, dangerous eyes never left mine as he slowly lowered himself over me. My breath came in heavy bursts, and I subconsciously wrapped my arms around his neck and my thighs around his waist.A low groan escaped him, and he squeezed his eyes shut for a second. When he opened them again, a blazing fire of desire burned within them.He gently kissed my cheek, trailing those kisses down my neck and making me moan softly. I shifted restlessly against the bed, trying to relieve the ache between my legs.His warm lips brushed my cleavage, and I shivered.Was this also acting?He lifted his gaze back to me, and the heat in my stomach intensified, my core pulsing rapidly.Gosh, I hated that I wanted him so badly.He leaned even closer, his lips a hair's breadth away from mine. I could feel his hot breath against my face, increasing the wetness pooling between my legs.I desperately wanted to kiss him.But he just paused there, starin