Chapter 42: To live that dream...
Present Day
Xavier POV
"An alliance?" I raised my brows at him "That is out of the blue, Kurtis, what’s on your mind?"
One of the biggest lessons I learnt as a young boy from my father was to never trust the words of someone who was once and is your enemy.
’No matter how much of a reconciliation has been done, always reserve 90% of your heart for doubt because forgiving someone for wrongdoing is the hardest thing on earth’
Now as I sat opposite Kurtis, I knew he was lying. Why did he suddenly want an alliance? I’ve been out of the picture for the longest time and have solely relied on Lucius’s effort as a Beta to help me run the pack. So, anyone coming to me now for an alliance was either mocking me or didn’t know where I had been for quite a while now.
His gaze shifted to Selene and back to me. I knew he wanted me to tell Selene to leave but I’ll be damned that I’ll do that. She was my mate and Luna, and she deserved to know. So, I ignored him and continued staring at him.
"It’s just me wanting to ally with the most hated Alpha of the region. You cannot imagine how many Alphas have staked out for you to be killed. Then the foxes too but that’s because I know what it means to be in that kind of position. I wouldn’t wish it even on my worst enemy,".
"Cut the crap, Kurtis," I sighed impatiently "What is the real reason? Besides, if you wanted an alliance, why did you come all the way here with your troops? You could have simply reached out you know,".
"Because I need to make them believe that I’m here to fight you and also, I never travel without my a few of my army. I don’t want to be stupid and think that I’m suddenly loved," he chuckled.
Beside me, I could feel Selene squirming uncomfortably. I decided to mind-link her to find out what was wrong.