Chapter 50

Back in the dining hall, Lucianne continued putting on a smile to ensure those around her that she was okay. But only Xandar and Juan could see that she was merely putting up a brave front.

Juan didn’t bring up what he knew. Neither he nor Lucianne were comfortable breaking down in public. He hoped to mind-link her later that night, away from the crowd, just to make sure that she was okay. Lucianne was well aware that her brother-like figure saw right through her. And why wouldn’t he? He had known her forever.

Xandar noticed that his mate was avoiding his gaze, and when he held her hand, her fingers didn’t respond as how they normally would. His consistently-whimpering animal wanted his human part to hold her and speak to her, to keep assuring her of his love for her. But his human part felt that his uncontrolled outbursts tonight had put Lucianne through enough, and he decided against mentioning the matter until Xandar had walked her back to her room. 4

They walked back to the hotel in silence. Xandar was stroking Lucianne’s waist with his thumb in slow motions, watching his mate’s tired face as she got lost in her own thoughts. When they reached her door, he pulled her into a passionate kiss. Then, he looked deep into her black orbs and asked, “Can I sleep on your couch tonight?”

she tried to mask all night surfaced. She averted her eyes from his as she said in a

believe me. But I’m not leaving. We can both stay

she unlocked her door with her keycard and Xandar followed her in. She still didn’t look at him when she took some clothes from her cupboard and headed for the

it was to cry in the shower, she restrained herself from doing so, knowing full well that Xandar’s Lycan hearing would catch her sobs and sniffles. After cleaning herself up, she opened the door and Xandar, who was right outside, pulled her into another hug. He kissed her forehead before lifting her body off the floor, carrying her

Xandar’s heart flare in agonizing anguish, so much

Lucianne in a sitting position, her back against the headrest

myself fought against it. The only time she and I…went out was because my parents and hers set it up. I was told that

getting enraged over something like this. I wasn’t lying to the Kyltons back there. Jealousy doesn’t affect me anymore. Mate number four was good practice for me. I won’t fight someone just to keep someone else, Xandar. I’ve

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