Rejecting the Alpha Twins

Chapter 11

Xander POV

“Xander, why does Xavier hate me so much?” Isabelle pouts, her big blue eyes studiously looking into mine as I glance away, unnerved by the question.

Even she’s noticed that my brother is behaving strangely, I try to laugh it off, but she looks serious as she continues to observe me. We’re both outside, watching several of the warrior doing their training, Isabelle keeping her distance, her short skirt hugging her curves and revealing her lacy underwear when she bends over too far, causing my mouth to go dry. as I swallow hard at the enticing image.

“He doesn’t hate you, he’s just irritable lately. It’s not just with you” I mutter, hoping she’ll leave it alone.

The truth is I don’t know what’s wrong with Xavier lately. It stings that he doesn’t confide in me as much as he used to, being that we are twins and all.

She raises a brow “Is it something to do with his wolf?” she asks, her lips curving downwards “Is he recognizing that I might not be his mate?” she sounds slightly panicked about the very idea of it.

I rush to reassure her. “No Isabelle. I haven’t heard my wolf yet, so I doubt he has. He’s probably just nervous about the whole shifting thing and maybe tired of discussing the birthday party” I sighed “Just give him some space and you’ll see that he’ll come around.”

At least I was hoping that’s what it was.

She touches my arm lightly. Normally I’m pleased by the contact but today, today I feel numb. Empty. Desolate. I force a smile on my face. “You still find me attractive, don’t you Xander?” she bites her pale pink lower lip, causing my eyes to dart towards them.

Did I? Isabelle was the prettiest girl in our pack. There was no denying it. Usually, I wouldn’t hesitate to express how exactly! felt about her, but today, I was reacting differently, and judging by the expression on Isabelle’s face, she could tell as well. I hesitated and then forced myself to speak the words I knew she wanted to hear more than anything.

attractive”

it so hard lately, with how badly Regan treats me” She picks up a flower from the grass and lets it slip through ber fingers, watching it fall softly to the

with her as well and causing her to feel insecure. 1 tried to remind myself that Isabelle might seem tough on the exterior but that inside, she was still as soft–hearted and kind as

she’s the Beta’s biological daughter doesn’t mean she’s going to be granted leeway. You will still be

retort when there came a furious

what was eating him. He looked as though he was on the verge of ripping somebody to shreds with

He stormed over.

wrong?” Isabelle whispered, glancing fearfully

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Chapter 11

as he slowly clenges his jaw,

denial, tears threatening to fall. I immediately rush to her defense. “Brother, what are you doing? Isabelle has been outside with me” I snapped “You

look. A tear trails down her cheek. I feel awful as I put a protective hand on her shoulder. What did Xavier think he was doing? I had never felt so angry as did

looking to me for help Never. How could you accuse me of such a thing!” she hiccups, looking truly

raw and burnt” Xavier shoots back, folding his arms and tilting his head “And she refuses to tell me who

because she most likely did it to herself to gain your sympathy” she cried, throwing her hands up “I’ve told you before how cunning she is,

My arms wrap around her as she begins to sob in earnest. I shoot

okay Isabelle” I murmur, feeling her clutch at me with desperation, her sobs wracking her body, her head pressed down against my chest as she stares down at the grass “I believe you,”