Chapter 52: Smiling on the outside...
Xavier POV
Colton howled with pain as she accepted our rejection.
I was smiling on the outside and crying on the inside. The only reason why I had to let Selene go was to prove to her that I was not the man she thought I was. I would win back my mate, slow and steady.
With the way she hesitated, I knew I still had a chance to make her mine, this is just temporary.
The Alphas were surprised... I could see they weren’t expecting this and I didn’t blame them... I was seething with anger after learning of everything they’d been doing behind my back.
How they’ve misappropriated the Regional Council Funding for their gains. From the findings, Lucius gathered, all of them had assets running in lands, properties, bonds, and gold stored in foreign reserves... all except Jared.
I was curious to know why. Even though I know he has always been an outcast, Alpha... I didn’t expect him not to jump on the bandwagon of looting. What was more, I knew he was struggling. His pack is poor and they were merely managing by. So, why wasn’t involved in the looting scandals of the other Alphas?
Alpha Mason’s boldness stems from the fact that he had attained a particular wealth that can buy almost anyone and I knew he was counting on it. I wasn’t surprised that they had all frowned at the idea of taking turns hosting our monthly meetings, and I was convinced beyond doubt that they all had skeletons in their cupboards.
"Alpha," Jared came closer to me "Are you sure that was the right decision? We all know...".
"I’m fine," I cut him short with a cold smile and then turned to the rest of the Alphas. "I’ve decided to take a wife from amongst your daughters or relatives and eventually make them my Luna. So, if there’s anyone here who has a cousin, sister, or daughter who is eligible and ripe for marriage, they can apply. A pack without a Luna is vulnerable," I completed.
From the corner of my eyes, I saw Selene’s face grow pale as she hurriedly bowed in acknowledgement before us and turned to leave. I expected that Noah would go after her but he reached for his drink instead.