An Enemy Called Mate

ZIVA

I was at the hospital, as concern and worry filled my heart at the sight of Alexei’s feet. He must be in so much pain, and the doctor had to put him to sleep.

Then, Xander barged in, causing chaos and threatening the doctor. He boiled in rage and stormed out of the hospital.

Gosh, he must be very worried, especially when he is the one who arranged the thistles on the field.

As soon as he left, Lance turned to me. He scratched his head and whispered, “I think you should follow him.”

“What?! Why me?” I asked quickly. Alpha Xander’s temper would only increase if I followed him since he despised me already. To be honest, he can murder me out of rage.

“You are his wife,” Lance uttered, causing me to scoff.

“Do you remember what happened the other time? He tried to kill me with that Agony Collar,” I replied, intending to remind him of the past occurrence.

“Yes, that happened. But he admitted you to the hospital right away. Also, this is your duty as his wife.”

“Beta Lance, you are very close to him, you should be the one to calm him.”

He coughed, and cleared his throat, “I’m not a female.”

“And how does that relate to the situation at hand?”

“As a female and his wife, there are certain ways that you can engage in to make him calm. Just do it for everyone’s sake, if not that, for my sake or Alexei’s sake,” Lance spoke, and he folded his arms in a begging position.

I turned my face away that instant, “He will become calm in a few hours, so there is no need for this pleading.”

“Lady Ziva, those few hours you mentioned can be very disastrous,” My ears perked up and I turned to Lance.

“What are you talking about?”

He exhaled loudly, “Alpha Xander bore everything for some years and it had some impact. Whenever he got angry, he had to destroy something to calm himself. If that doesn’t work, then we are in bigger trouble. He can cause more havoc than you think.”

I gulped, “I feel more like a bait, Lance. You should go instead. Just say one or two things to advise him, and he will be fine.”

“He will never listen to me, and it will only make matters worse. Please, just do this for Alexei. He wouldn’t want to see his brother in this state, and it is only when Xander is calm, that a solution will be found to the poison,” Lance explained.

I thought deeply about it, and from my perspective, there was nothing to lose. I hope Xander listens.

I stepped into the car and the driver sped off to the mansion. Silently, I walked toward Alpha Xander’s room. Upon reaching there, I knocked on the door. But there was no response.

I peeped into the room and realized that it was empty. Though, I heard whispers from the room. I walked inside, scanning the room with my gaze.

Suddenly, my gaze fell on a wall that revealed a small room. Walking inside, I spotted Alpha Xander. He was on the ground, his back facing me as he was beside a large brown box.

I got worried by his silence and change in emotions. He seemed to be less annoyed now.

So, I approached him and placed my hand on his shoulder, my fingers making contact with his shirt.

He flinched and turned his head. Upon seeing me, he moved towards the brown box hastily, while my hand hung in the air.

“Why are you here?” He asked in a raspy tone.

“I-” Before I could finish my statement, he turned around, with anger evident on his face.

“To mock me like Darwin did, right?” He asked, clenching his fists by his side.

“Darwin? Why would I and Alpha Darwin do that?” I questioned, with curiosity tinged in my voice.

Suddenly, a strong force pushed me to the wall, and in a blink, I was trapped between the wall and Alpha Xander.

I glanced up, my gaze meeting Alpha Xander’s dark gaze as my heart raced. I could hear my heartbeat in my ears, even though I tried to calm myself down.

“This was what you wanted, isn’t it? To watch me suffer in grief over and over again.” He asked while towering over me.

“I don’t want that,” I stammered, with a shaky voice.

I felt warm breath on my cheek, then I realized that Alpha Xander was leaning in closer. My heartbeat quickened, and I closed my eyes, waiting for what was about to happen.

But instead of the expected blow, his hand gently cupped my cheek, his touch sending a shiver down my spine.

His lips brushed against mine, soft and gentle. I felt frozen in place as his lips lingered on mine.

My heart raced. I didn’t know what to do, but I couldn’t help but lean into his kiss.

I felt like I was falling, and I wondered if this was all just a dream. But then Alpha Xander pulled away, and my eyes fluttered open.

His dark gaze was still locked on mine, and I couldn’t look away. The air between us felt charged, and I felt like I could barely breathe. I was stunned, not knowing what to say or do.

I wasn’t sure if I should push him away or keep kissing him. I had never felt anything like this before, and it was all so new and confusing. Alpha Xander didn’t move, just kept staring at me, his eyes unreadable.

I searched his face for any sign of what he was thinking, but it was impossible to tell. Then, without a word, he turned and left the room, leaving me alone and full of questions. I stood there, confused and unsure of what had just happened.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

But I’m certain that Alpha Xander kissed me, and it felt so… I can’t describe it.