Chapter 23


    Chapter 23


    Daisy


    Yato moves before I have a chance to react. I can tell he isn’t using his wind powers, just the speed of


    a normal werewolf, yet I don’t get pushed away by his hand. I grab it by instinct, shocked at my own


    agility. Even Yato seems surprised and blinks down at my face in wonder.


    “How did you do that?” he asks. “Even if you’ve awakened, that’s some serious strength in your grip.”


    “I don’t know.”


    “Your reaction time is also admirable.”


    A smile spreads over my lips at thepliment. “Thank you, but I can’t take all the credit. I’ve been


    bullied by my sisters for as long as I can remember. My pack members have also fought me, and I was


    forced to try and defend myself with a human’s strength…it didn’t go that well.”


    “I’m not surprised since werewolves are much stronger than humans, but those fights obviously helped


    you develop your reflexes,” Yato nods approvingly. “Now that you’ve awakened and got the strength of


    a werewolf, you’re already ahead in the game.”


    I blush at his words. Even though I’m not usually shy, I’m not used to receivingpliments.


    “I will train you inbat today”


    “Great, I’m already excited. The sooner I can beat up my sisters, the better.”


    His eyes flicker with amusement at my response. “Indeed. But first, get dressed,” he says, ncing


    pointedly at the nket I’ve wrapped around me like a dress. “Unless you would rather be naked for


    the asion? I sure wouldn’t mind…”


    I roll my eyes. “Do you ever stop flirting?”


    “It’s part of who I am,” he grins. “Now, should I stay here while you change? Since we know each other,


    it shouldn’t be a problem if I-”


    I pick up a pillow and throw it at his smug face. “Get out!”


    He holds up his hands in surrender. “Okay, okay! I’m going. Just chill out.”


    As he turns to leave, he pauses, a mischievous grin on his face. “By the way, Feisty,” he says, flicking a


    nce over his shoulder. “I like your pink eyes. They suit you.”


    “Get out!” I toss another pillow at him, but he’s already slipped out the door, hisughter echoing


    through the hallway. Left alone in my room, I shake my head, fighting back a smile I won’t admit had


    anything to do with Yato’s teasing. I nce once more at my reflection in the mirror. My pink eyes stare


    back at me they are truly mesmerizing.


    ‘Don’t stare at them too long, Sera teases. ‘We have training to do’


    I smile at her words and put together a bag of spare clothes before slipping into my usual training outfit.


    Once I’m done, I head out through the door, only to crash into a broad, muscr chest.


    I stagger back, my heart fluttering wildly in my chest as Alpha Xavier’s scent registers in my nose. Only


    the moon goddess knows how I already know him by scent, but I do. All of my senses are on high alert


    and I lift my chin, meeting his swirling pools of emerald.


    “You might want to start paying attention to your surroundings, Daisy,” his voicecks humor as usual,


    but I think I see a


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    gleam of amusement in his eye. Or maybe it’s just my wishful thinking.


    “I’m sorry, Alpha,” I reply quickly, feigning innocent before I jaw him where it hurts. “But maybe the


    hallway isn’t the best ce to stand still and eavesdrop?”


    His eyes narrow. “I wasn’t eavesdropping.”


    “Then why were you standing behind my door?”


    His gaze flickers away from mine and then back. He seems at a loss for words, his emerald eyes


    darkening a hint. A smirk forms on my lips. Alpha Xavier might not be willing to admit it himself, but he


    is crumbling like a cookie.


    “He is definitely curious about you, Sera sounds as amused as I feel. Maybe even worried.


    “I was not behind your door,” he finally says, his tone clipped. “I was passing by when you burst out.”


    “Sure.” I reply, grinning at the indignant look on his face. “That exins why I crashed into you as soon


    as I opened the freaking door, Alpha.”


    His gaze hardens at my words, and for a moment, I think he will make excuses. But then he exhales,


    his chest rising and falling heavily.


    “Fine,” he mutters under his breath. He moves to the side, clearing the path for me to pass. “You’re


    right. I was eavesdropping.”


    I stare at Alpha Xavier in shock. This was not what I was expecting him admitting his fault.


    “…What?” I stammer, blinking up at him.


    Alpha Xavier crosses his arms over his broad chest and glowers down at me, looking very much like a


    child who has been caught stealing cookies from the cookie jar.


    “I was eavesdropping,” he admits as if each word is a physical blow.


    “But why?” I ask, my confusion growing by the second.


    He looks down at me with clouds in his eyes, and I wonder if it ever gets exhausting to be so angry all


    the time. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Alpha Xavier smile from the bottom of his heart. And if he did, his


    intentions weren’t pure, and his smile came from something evil.


    “I don’t like that you’re spending time with my brother.”


    Amusement swells in my chest. My oh my how the tables have turned.


    “Why?” I ask, unable to stop smirking. “Is the Alpha jealous of his own brother?”


    He doesn’t respond. Alpha Xavier stands still as I close the distance between us. His guarded. But he


    isn’t retreating.


    reen eves linger on me, cautious and


    I take the chance to lift my hand to one button he has missed closing on his shirt. My fingers brush


    against the fabric of his shirt as I do so, and even though I’m not touching his skin, I can feel the mate


    bond sizzling inside me.


    But I fight against the urge to rip off Alpha Xavier’s clothes and instead look him dead in the eye. “I find


    it ironic that you rejected me, and now, when I’m single and free, you’re jealous of your brother.”


    hritation ticks against his jaw. “I’m not jealous. Yato is dangerous, and you should stay away from him.”


    “And who do you suggest should be my training partner then?” challenge, crossing my arms over my


    chest.


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    “You don’t need training,” he says gruffly, his gaze avoiding mine


    My brows shoot up at his words. “Really? And what happens when another pack invades us, huh?


    What if the vampires decide to strike? Will all of you bravely throw yourselves at them in order to


    protect me, the measly Omega?”


    Now it’s his turn to look taken aback. “That’s not what I—”


    Ignoring his stuttering protests, I turn on my heel and make to walk past him. But just as I’m about to


    squeeze by, his hand shoots out and grabs my wrist.


    “Wait,” he murmurs quietly, his grip firm yet gentle.


    I whirl back around, my eyes wide with surprise. “Yes?” I ask, tilting my head to the side and blinking up


    at him.


    He releases a sigh and shakes his head. “I didn’t mean it like that I just… You’re stronger than you


    think.”


    I grin. “I know, but I still need training.”


    “Fine,” he concedes, his grip loosening on my wrist. “You can train. But not with Yato.”


    Before I can even react, he’s already turned and begun to stride away, his tall figure bing smaller


    as the distance. between us grows. His words still hang heavily in the air, a silentmand that I’m


    already far too familiar with.


    ‘He is so hot and bossy, Seraments.


    “Alpha Xavier!” I call out after him, ignoring the amusement that dances in Sera’s voice. “Who then?”


    He pauses midstride and nces back over his shoulder, an unreadable expression in his eyes. “With


    me.”


    Surprise floods me like a wave. Did he just say… Before I can evenplete my thought, he’s already


    disappeared around the corner.


    I


    I shake my head, trying to clear it from the confusion he left in his wake. Training with the Alpha was


    not something I had considered before, but it certainly would be interesting. Now, I just need to give


    Yato the news.


    Sera’s voice interrupts my thoughts. ‘Or you could choose not to she suggests. “Wouldn’t it be more


    beneficial to train with two Alphas instead of just one?”


    you need to stop giving me bad advice.


    She snickers. ‘More like genius advice. Besides, don’t you want to get under Alpha Xavier’s skin? He is


    jealous of you spending time with Yato so I say we spend even more time with him. Tease Xavier a


    little.”


    I sigh, rolling my eyes even though I know Sera can’t see it. “You’re supposed to be my conscience, not


    my personal matchmaker.


    And you’re supposed to be fun, but here you are, being boring and following the rules, she retorts, her


    voice filled withughter.


    ‘Fine, I end up saying, shaking my head at how petty our conversation is turning. will entertain your


    idea, but only because it’s going to grind Alpha Xavier’s gears.”


    “That’s the spirit!” Sera says.


    The decision made, I head off in search of Yato, a wicked grin slowly forming on my face.


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