Novel & Cerita Xander Inheritance Games

Leo nodded and disappeared down the stairs, his footsteps light and eager. Lydia and Adrian stayed on the balcony for a moment longer, watching the lighthouse beam begin its nightly sweep. The white light cut through the gathering dusk, a steady, rhythmic pulse that said *We are here, we are alive, and the way is clear.* The inheritance was finally settled. It wasn't found in the blood, the labs, or the towers. It was found in the salt of the sea, the soil of the gardens, and the eyes of the children who would never know the name of the man who tried to own the sun.

I stiffened, his words affecting more than they should have. “You stinking bastard. You think I don't know your tricks of trying to curry favor from all of them…” “You think this inheritance is about money?” he continued, stepping closer. “There’s more. There are enemies out there, Xavier. Yes, I get that I had abandoned the inheritance. That was why it was supposed to be you to inherit it. But , our family needs someone capable. Someone who can deliver for the success of this great legacy.” I folded my arms, my voice low. “You’re enjoying this.”

I begin but he silences me with a look. Axel produces a syringe from his bag and draws a thumbs worth of Ryker’s blood. I stare at it. It looks exactly like mine, there’s no discernible difference, and yet I know it contains Lycan genes, while mine contains nothing but duff ones. Ones so shameful even my own father hid me away. I shut my eyes and a flash of it, of all the blood splattered on the ground, splattered from my mother’s throat, appears as if I’m right back there and I jerk, just as the needle goes in.

“What do you mean, what to do?” Xander shoves to her feet and begins pacing back and forth, her voice climbing in pitch as she talks. A complete history spills out before me like blood on sand. Her mother’s arduous labor, meaning there would be no more Mlakar heirs. An impossible decision about an infant baby girl. A legacy to protect.

I was just about to turn to Leon for answers, but it seemed like he was as furious as Alexia and I and he spilled it out before I even got to ask him anything. “Xander killed Alpha Robert right in front of the king and the rest of the Alphas as they were celebrating their victory over the rogues. Your dumb boyfriend was not invited to the damn party, but he stormed into their party, disrespecting the king by ignoring him completely. He went straight to Alpha Robert and he killed him even when everyone was begging and pleading for him not to do it. He killed the Alpha and that is a bad beginning for a future king, it is an act of war and an insult to the king. Now the Alphas would never suppo

Your father wants you to spar, not play with wood. Trinkets. Lullabies. Xander had always kept his tenderness hidden behind his duties, behind the mask of the heir. The public Xander was always strong, always stoic, but beneath that surface was a different person—one who cared, one who loved in silence, one who had crafted this for her, this forgotten lullaby. And she had never seen it.

She didn’t recognize one, but she recognized the second. Xander. Younger. The same calculating eyes. She stared at him now, the image still in her hand. “We don’t do business without collateral,” he said. “But your father didn’t just borrow from us. He stole from us.” Her throat closed up. “What was your relationship with him?” she asked, her voice barely audible. Xander chuckled. “I owned him.” The words made her skin crawl. “He worked for my father. When my father died, I took over the business,” Xander added smoothly.

Seated around the large round table were Xavier, Arnold, Evelyn, and Kendrick. “You’re lucky a lawsuit is the least of your problems.” Xavier’s voice was calm but cold. The kind of cold that made the hairs on my arms stand. Immediately, my curiosity deepened. Kendrick scoffed bitterly. “So you’re choosing her over your own blood.” “You stopped being my brother the moment you leaked those photos.” Xavier shot back without hesitation. I couldn’t stop the small smile that tugged at my lips. He was defending me. Not because he had to but because he wanted to.

“Explain.” Marcus walked toward the door. “Victor Blackwood just removed the weakest piece on the board.” Ivy’s stomach twisted. “Julian.” Marcus nodded. Then he looked back at Sebastian one last time. “And now the empire has only one heir left.” Sebastian’s face went still. Marcus’s voice turned quiet. “If your father was willing to kill one son to protect his empire…” He paused. “…how long do you think the second one has?” The door clicked shut behind him.

"And I know who you're with. You should watch your back." Xander's Elder Brother- named Fred- who is known for behaving like a thug. He was supposed to be the heir in stead of Xander but since he's a bad guy, the heirship was given to Xander instead. Fred left home years ago due to been zealous of Xander. And yes, Xander is far more better and richer than him. But then now, Fred is back. To take revenge on Xander; absolutely.