Rejecting the Alpha Twins

Chapter 12

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.

“Of course, I still find you attractive” I give a fake smile,

“I just find 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 ground, “I guess I’m just feeling insecure” she whispers, glancing at me sideways and adopting a forlorn expression.

She sounds so vulnerable. Maybe the upcoming ceremony was messing 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 had always been.

“Forget about Regan” my voice is sharp, causing Isabelle to blinkat me in surprise. “When you’re Luna nobody is going to be able to make you feel anything less than what you are. Just because she’s the Beta’s biological daughter doesn’t mean she’s going to be granted leeway. You will still be in charge Isabelle” I reminded her as she gave me a twisted smile, “Regan won’t be able to do anything more to you. You’ll be safe from her.@

She opened her mouth to retort when there came a furious shout from behind us. “Isabelle‘

It was Xavier. The person we had just been discussing. He looked wild, his hair disheveled, a look of rage on his face. 1 wondered what was eating him. He looked as though he was on the verge of ripping somebody to shreds with his bare hands. Even Isabelle looked frightened as she looked at him. It was unusual for him to act this way towards her.

He stormed over.

Xavier, what’s wrong?” Isabelle whispered, glancing fearfully at me.

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Chapter 11

watching as he slowly clenges his jaw, “Did you hurt Regat?” he says

mouth falls open in shock. I can’t believe he’s confronting us about that bitch Regan Isabelle’s eyes begin to shine as she shakes her head in 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 can’t go around accusing people with no proof and especially not your chosen mate”

on her shoulder. What did Xavier think he was doing? I had never felt so angry as did right then at my

Never. How could you accuse me of such a thing!”

his arms and tilting his head “And she refuses to tell me who did it

with bitterness. “So, you thought that it must be me,” she said, sniffling. “The reason she couldn’t tell you who it was, was 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, how clever and manipulative she can be. Why can’t you believe me when I tell you she’s capable of anything?”

wrap around her as she begins to sob in earnest.

head pressed down against my

like

of apprehension, What if Isabelle was right? What if Xavier has gotten his wolf or started to hear it? Could they be telling

perhaps you should leave before I feel inclined to fight you and

a hand on my chest, and glancing pleadingly at Xavier who remained motionless “Please don’t fight because of me. I couldn’t bear it You’re twins. brothers for heaven’s sake” she sniffled “I would rather turn and walk away than have you commit such a

of daggers. If Isabelle hadn’t requested it, I would have thrown down the gauntlet and started fighting with my brother. He was lucky she was so kind–hearted. I glared at him as he continued to observe the both of us, a tic in

you or what is wrong with you, but you better sort yourself out before

may, Isabelle was destined to be Luna. Our Luna. If He didn’t see that, then I was going to have to remind him of what was at stake. I don’t know why he’s suddenly obsessed with Regan, but I do know that it’s going to stop, no matter what

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Regan POV

appetite to eat. Thankfully, my father and stepmother say nothing, perhaps sensing that it’s best to leave alone or trying to keep the house peaceful so that I can continue to work at the pack

It didn’t make sense. None of it did. He had never cared about me being hurt before. Not ever. In fact, he’ll helped contribute to it. So why was he acting so strangely now? Was it the stress of becoming an Alpha that was causing him to act so irrationally? ander wasn’t acting the same way so whatever it was, it wasn’t affecting the both of them. I sighed and then heard the sound of my bedroom door

time to provoke her anger. She had already but my hand. What more did she want? She narrowed her eyes at me as I sat up slowly, dread rising inside of me. She was between me and the door, so the likelihood of escaping whatever she had in mine was practically nil. Unless

did you do?” she hissed, advancing on me as I folded my arms across my chest and regarded her warily.

you are talking about” I denied, staring at

“he came and threatened me over your stupid hand”

hadn’t said anything to Xavier, at least nothing incriminatory regarding Isabelle but it looked as though he had put two and two together anyway. I fought to

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