Chapter 86

Xander's POV.

I left Avery on the table and with tears in my eyes, I hadn't meant to put forth a condition for her but after seeing her with Erik, I was annoyed.

I didn't even know how I ended up at her front door but I just suddenly felt that she needed me and despite trying to resist the urge to go to her, I found myself moving towards her chambers.

I couldn't describe the fire that was burning on me when I saw her and Erik. I know she would not cheat on me but Erik is a lost cause and would never back away from Avery.

I decided to give her time to accept me, to accept what we are but my mate was a stubborn vixen and she kept her distance. I know she misses me every day but I can't continue seeing her when I can't control the urge to claim her as mine again and again. Staying away from her was torturous to me but I had to do it for her sake and mine.

I was wallowing in pain, trying to forget her for a while when I met that devil in wolf's form, I might be as drunk as fuck but fucking that girl had never occurred to me and it would never occur to me.

I wasn't even that drunk that very night when the whole scenario happened, I was high on my senses and I could narrate everything in detail to anyone who cared to listen. The goddess must be laughing at my predicament because I was already in pain and she took delight in adding to my pain and worries.

How can I father a pup when I have no form of intercourse with the mother? I don't understand what's happening and I'm in great confusion.

Staying away from my mate was all wrong. I've given her time to realize that we can defeat Erik and his counterpart together but she wanted to lead them on and discover the truth, she did succeed but not fully, she got to know everything that happened but she had both to show the pack and cast them out of the pack house.

Erik's family is a prominent member of the pack and such accusations on them need full tangible proof and that's what we lack. Erik is trying his very best to claim Avery and he's succeeding in it. His mother is a scarlet witch and they can use some dark powers to influence her, just like they did with the pack elders.

I can't risk that, I've given her enough time to figure things out but since she did not succeed, we will have to do things my way now and that is why I gave her a choice.

She either chooses me or rejects me, mating is no ordinary bound and losing Avery might be the end of me but I'm willing to risk it. I am willing to risk being left incomplete all my life than watch my mate fall prey to those power hungry savage beasts.

As for Olivia, I don't know what to do with her.... I don't know how she gets pregnant and I'll not father her child. Even if Avery rejects me, I'll rather die than be with her...she's not just worth it. She is full of lies and deceptions, I can't have such a woman as my chosen mate.. I can't and I won't, she is not worth it a bit.

"I'm sorry Avery but you left me with no choice." I muttered to myself and let the darkness claim me in its entirety.

My hopes for what's to come tomorrow makes me fear but I hope for the best.

It's all in Avery's hand now.

Avery's POV.

The sun's rays showered on my naked body as I lay on the big table. I've slept off right there thinking deep into the night. I do not wish for the comfort of my bed or anyone, I just wish and desire for the comfort of my mate.

I've hurt him greatly by staying away from him but I thought I was doing what's best for us all but right now, my whole world is torn in confusion that I don't seems to be making headways with myself on anything, I'm torn between many things and I feel so heavy despite not having anything physical object weighing me down.

How long would this go on?

‘You don't have to be hard on yourself, Avery. Just think with a calm mind, I'm surprised by the condition he brought forth but on a closer look, I think it's the best so far.’ Kira's voice echoed in my body.

"What do you mean?" I muttered, wondering where she's heading to.

‘I have no idea what Erik used on his body but whatever it was, it was so strong that it weakened me and you together. Weren't you surprised by the whole shits? And look at the way he was talking..if you ask me, I'll think he knows everything that has happened between us. I don't know what to think but Erik is leading this game now and we can't risk it.’ She explained and realization began to fall on me.

Everything that Erik had said while I was all putty in his arms began to reflect in my head and I nearly screamed.

WTF!

"How the fuck did he finds out? That can't be true Kira...it can't." I muttered to myself trying to doubt whatever Kira just said but was unable to. The fact was staring right at me in the face, hitting the very core of my reasoning but accepting it was difficult for me. I'm afraid of the reality of things. No!

‘How would I know how he finds out? Sometimes I think you're forgetting who we are dealing with here. We're fighting a silent war with a Scarlet witch, this one uses dark magic and you're asking me how. Don't doubt or underestimate the power of the opponent in anything you're doing Avery, underestimating them can be the beginning of your failure and you should know that we shouldn't think of failure where this is concerned. You have your parents and your death to avenge...plus you have a pack to protect.’ Kira's voice overwhelmed my being but doubts still filled me to the brim.

‘Shut the fuck up and start thinking straight, you need to accept reality and don't think not accepting it would change anything, it won't change a thing, it would only multiply your problems.’ She growled in my head because of the doubts that were beginning to fill me.

I can't help it, I'm just in a chaos of confusion right now and I don't know how to go about it.

On one hand is my mission that seems to be in great jeopardy, everything is against me when it comes to that. I don't know how things get out of hand all of a sudden.

On the other hand is the accusation levied on Xander by Olivia. That stupid creep claims that he's responsible for her baby and right now Xander said he'll take responsibility if I don't make our bond public.

"How would I handle this shits?"I asked but Kira kept mute.

What if I announced my mating bound to Xander and it raises questions...that would make Xander's case weak because everyone would think I'm supporting him because he's my mate. That would raise questions about my judgment. I have this strong belief that Xander is innocent but how do I prove this.

Accepting him would make his case weak and not accepting him would make me lose my mate.

"Oh goddess, why would you put me in such a great dilemma?" I asked angrily, hitting the desk with my fist.

How can I do the right thing when everything seems so wrong.

‘Hey baby girl, I know it's hard for you and I understand your pain but that doesn't mean you should allow fear to cloud your sense of reasoning. Just follow your heart baby girl and I'm sure everything would fall into place with you two. Whoever plans this whole shits got you real bad but it is within your will power to pull out of the stench they dig you in. They turned the tables against you and now you need to turn the table against them unexpectedly. I don't know how you'll do it but I know we can do it, I'm always by your side and I'm sure our angry mate is with us too...he'll never betray us for anything darling.’ Kira assured me and a smile spread across my face.

"Thank you, Kira. You're the best."

‘I know I am, now get your ass off and show those ass holes what you're made of, they wanted to weaken you but you need to show them that despite being shaken by their moves, you only emerged stronger.’

"Girl, chill, don't turn into a motivational speaker overnight." I said with a laugh dropping from the desk.

‘I can't help it...I've always been a fan of such. Let's get glamorous and beautiful...we're making an important decision today.’ She said with excitement.

She's in me, I can't hide anything from her and I'm aware that she knows that I'm still skeptical and scared about this whole thing but no matter what, I'll not allow any injustice to happen to anyone...not even that silly girl called Olivia, she's a pack member after all.