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After Bella and Alpha Carl Trevor finished their meal, they headed back to the Pack office. Suddenly, Alpha Carl Trevor asked Bella in a serious tone, “Have you decided on the engagement gift for Alpha Xavier?”
Bella admitted that she hadn’t made a decision yet.
“Alright, then you don’t have to worry about it. I’ve taken care of it. Your job is just to deliver it,” Alpha Carl Trevor replied.
Bella was taken aback by the request. “You want me to deliver it?” she asked.
Alpha Carl Trevor left no room for refusal. “Yes, you will do it,” he stated firmly. Bella realized that as Alpha Carl’s assistant, she didn’t have the grounds to decline.
Alpha Xavier had become a distant individual in Bella’s life. All she had to do was pretend she was delivering a gift to another Pack member. It shouldn’t have been a big deal.
Lucas handed Bella the gift and she went immediately to Alpha Xavier’s company.
When she arrived, the receptionist said that a meeting with Alpha Xavier had to be scheduled. After explaining her relation to Alpha Carl Trevor, the receptionist called Alpha Xavier for further instructions.
A young she–wolf guided Bella to Alpha Xavier’s office. Alpha Xavier was on the phone, but his office door was open. He looked surprised as he saw Bella enter with his secretary.
Pausing on the phone call, Alpha Xavier stared at Bella intently. She felt uncomfortable under his gaze. She couldn’t stand him, but how could five years of memories and emotions disappear overnight? To hide her discomfort, she cleared her throat and respectfully introduced herself, “Alpha Xavier, I’m pleased to meet you. I am Bella, the assistant of Alpha Carl Trevor. Alpha Carl has asked me to deliver your engagement gift on his behalf. Please, take a look.”
Bella placed the gift on Alpha Xavier’s desk as she finished speaking. He seemed slightly surprised.
Bella wondered why Alpha Carl had chosen her to deliver the gift. Did he know about their past relationship and sent her to irritate Alpha Xavier? Or was there another motive?
Alpha Xavier smiled slightly as he surveyed Bella’s impassive expression. “I appreciate the effort, Miss Moonshadow. Please take a seat,” he offered. He instructed his assistant to fetch some tea for Bella.
“There’s no need for tea, Alpha. Please inspect the gift so I can return and report back to Alpha Trevor,” Bella said, trying to smile but her eyes lacked warmth.
Alpha Xavier rose to his feet and walked towards Bella. His gaze was intense as he said, “Bella Moonshadow, you’re quite considerate, aren’t you?”
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His tone was mocking and Bella felt a punch in the gut. She was trapped now, with no way to escape. She steeled herself and moistened her lips. “This gift was Alpha Trevor’s way of expressing his well–wishes for your engagement and future happiness”
Alpha Xavier laughed harshly, a pain clenching his heart. He never thought there would come a day when Bella would personally wish him well. It was clear, she had moved on. If that was the case, why should he hesitate any longer? “Please extend my gratitude to Alpha Trevor! Miss Moonshadow, do convey that I highly appreciate the gift he sent. I hope he will grace the engagement party with his presence.”
“I will inform him once I return. Since the gift has been delivered, I should take my leave now, Alpha Xavier Belle said, eager to escape the tension in the room.
But Alpha Xavier stopped her by extending a hand. “Since you’re already here, Miss Moonshadow, at least have a spot of tea before leaving*
Thank you for the offer, Alpha. But I have pressing matters to attend to,” Bella stumbled over her words as she tried to make her way to the exit. Alpha Xavier moved closer, challenging her retreat. With each step she took back, he advanced.
Soon, there was no more room for Bella to retreat. Alpha Xavier had her cornered against the wall. She glared at him fiercely, asking, “Alpha Xavier, what do you want?”
“Nothing, I simply wish to invite you for a cup of tea,” he replied, extending his hand towards her.
Bella’s anger escalated, and she clenched her fist, ready to punch him. But before she could, the door swung open and a delicate voice echoed, “Alpha Xavier?”
