An Enemy Called Mate

ZIVA

I almost chuckled, “I can’t feel or even shift to my wolf form, how am I supposed to be in heat?”

“It is possible. Just stay away from him and focus on the deal.”

“I will and you have nothing to worry about,” I smiled and reached for the door handle. I opened the door and left the room.

Surprisingly, Alpha Xander seemed to be caring toward me. Since Alexei is at the hospital and Lance is busy with the pack, this gives me the perfect opportunity. Also, the maids mentioned that Alpha Xander would be at the pack training house now.

I had doubts about one room, and I was eager to check it. The same room was the room for the welcoming ceremony where there was a broken fragment of a crystal-like object there. What if that is the Crystal Moon?!

Sigh… I just want my Mum to be released as soon as possible.

Last night, I was so worried about Nikolas and all I did was research about his pack. Sadly, there was no news about it… Perhaps that’s because a werewolf’s identity should be a secret.

As soon as the moon shone in the sky. I strode toward the room with the crystal-like fragment.

Surprisingly, there were no guards around the room. I glanced sideways, and there were no Omegas around. So, I touched the door knob and silently pushed the door open.

“What are you doing?” A masculine voice echoed.

My heart raced instantly. Have I been caught?

I turned around and spotted Alpha Xander. He approached me swiftly, while I tried to process what to say.

I needed a big lie, or I might get into trouble.

“I was just checking,” I stammered, and managed to not stammer. “I was checking the mansion, so I came here to admire this room.”

“This room?” He raised an eyebrow, “You’ve been here twice.”

I faked a chuckle, “Yes, but I never had the chance to admire the beautiful paintings.”

My palms became sweaty, so I rubbed them, hoping that he would believe me.

“Oh, that’s fine. You can go inside,” Alpha Xander replied. My eyes widened after he replied. Is this a joke?

“Oh, alright,” I replied and pushed the door open. The door opened, and some lights shone from the room.

I walked inside swiftly, and to my surprise, the broken fragment of the crystal-like object was still there. Earlier, I assumed that Alpha Xander moved the broken fragment into another room and that was why he permitted me to enter.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

“It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” Alpha Xander questioned, and I smiled, “Yes, it is.”

“It might look very cheap and meaningless, but it’s priceless,” He narrated. I glanced at it and wondered if I could actually steal it.

“Can I-I touch it?” I asked him, stammering with every word. I was unsure of his answer, but I expected him to say yes.

He looked at me, smiled, and responded, “No.”

Ugh, that was unexpected. However if the Crystal Moon is as powerful as Darwin said, then touching this object will clear my doubts whether it’s the Crystal Moon or not.

“I’ve always admired it. Please let me touch it, please… Pretty please,” I mouthed, pouting like a child to make him accept and I held his arm.

“No,” he insisted.

“Alright, can I just have a closer look then?” I questioned, but inwardly, I planned to touch it as soon as I got close to it.

“Of course,” he replied. I stayed on my toe and pecked his cheek before rushing toward the fragment.

It was on a golden stand, and it had no protective cover on it or even lasers.

As I glanced at it, pretending to be admiring it while saying wow, Alpha Xander stood next to me like an inspector.

I seized the opportunity when I had one, and stylishly raised my hand to touch it. When my fingers tried to reach the object, I felt a grip on my wrist.

I glanced at my wrist and realized that Alpha Xander gripped my wrist.

“I told you, no touching,” He uttered with a strict tone.

“Sorry… It was just too beautiful,” I apologized sweetly.

“But what is its name anyway?” I questioned, with curiosity tinged in my voice.

He raised his eyebrow in suspicion and released his grip on my wrist. “Why are you suddenly interested in it’s name?”

“I’m just curious. It’s a beautiful object, I should know its name.”

“It has no name,” Alpha Xander replied, glancing at the door.

Instantly, I raised my finger and touched the object.

“Ouch!” I yelled and withdrew my finger. Touching the object was like dipping my finger into forty-eight hours boiling soup, more like lava. I’ve never touched lava, but that’s the best description I can give.

Alpha Xander turned back, “What?”

“Nothing,” I faked a smile, and placed my arm behind my back. I can still feel the awful warmth on my finger and it felt like my finger was being roasted.

The smile on my face didn’t last long, and my eyes had tears threatening to fall. They were at the edge because of the awful feeling on my finger.

Alpha Xander didn’t seem to suspect. He moved away, while my brain alerted me to get water. All that was on my mind was water! It feels like my finger is being roasted itself!

Sadly, there was no tap or source of water in the room. Meanwhile, my finger had already turned red and swollen from that one touch.

So, I decided! I don’t care about anything, all I need is water! I ran, attempting to walk out of the room, without caring about what Alpha Xander or the Omegas would think.

I mean, my finger will obviously explode and burn to ashes if the hot feeling continues.

I rushed past Alpha Xander and bumped into him. Hitting his body added to the pain. It was like hitting a pile of blocks. I managed to reach the landing and rush into the kitchen.