Chapter 17 Vivian scrambled to her feet , wanting to rush into the sea of flames . Her wolf was screaming in anguish . But after only a few steps , she was stopped by Xavier . My wolf snarled . He's enjoying this . * He held her tightly , then cupped her face , forcing her to stare ahead without blinking. Menu Her sire thrashed a few times , then completely lost hope and sank into the sea , while her dam screamed her name in agony amidst the roaring flames . " Sire ! Dam ! " Vivian shrieked hysterically . Xavier was doing this on purpose , intentionally making her witness her parents ' tragic deaths with her own eyes , while she could only stand by and watch , enduring endless torment and pain . Suddenly , Vivian plopped to her knees on the ground . Terrified to the point of being dazed , she kowtowed and confessed , " I'm sorry , I was truly wrong . I shouldn't have instigated Graham to kidnap Celeste , and I certainly shouldn't have framed her . Please , let them go ... " Each head thump was louder than the last . Until her forehead was broken and blood ran down her face , Xavier nodded and let them put out the fire . In the end , Edward was gone . Although Grace was rescued halfway , seventy percent of her skin was burned . Vivian couldn't bear it and fainted . When she woke up again , she was already in the healer's den . She smelled a strong scent of herbs , and the lights above her head made her unable to open her eyes . " Awake ? " The familiar voice made her tremble with fear . My wolf picked up the distress signal . Vivian squinted her eyes and turned her head to the side , only to find several healers and nurses standing next to her . And the cold - faced Xavier . Was she ... in the Blood - Core Replacement ward ? Thinking of what Xavier would do next , Vivian immediately sat up in fright , then quickly got out of bed and knelt beside him , shaking her head , sobbing softly : " No , please . " " Xav , I was wrong , please spare me this time , considering I've been with you ? " Vivian looked up , crying . Like a pup about to be abandoned , begging its Alpha for the last shred of mercy . Xavier touched her face . 5.8 % < Chapter 17 Although his gaze seemed much softer , his eyes were still cold , and he slowly said : " Good she - wolf , didn't I say not one less ? Don't bargain . " With that , Vivian instantly became disheartened . It was as if a chill ran through her entire body , making her shiver involuntarily . Then she suddenly burst into laughter . Her wolf was on the verge of hysteria . " Xavier !! " She roared , gnashing her teeth angrily and snarling : " What right do you have to avenge Celeste on me ? " Mems " Don't forget , you were the one who lusted after my body first , couldn't get enough of me every full moon night . All the harm I did to her was permitted by you . What right do you have to wash your hands of this? " " You were the one who prioritized lust over affection and betrayed Celeste first . If you truly loved her that much , then why did she quietly leave you ? Because she saw through you !! " " " You're just a coward , sneaking around while being afraid your Luna would find out , then blaming everything on me when it blew up . How could I have been so blind as to fall for a man like you ? " Vivian had completely burned her bridges . She knew very well that Xavier wouldn't let her go this time . Since that was the case, she might as well get it all out . Getting sick of each other was better than suffering alone . And Xavier was indeed hit where it hurt . He furiously grabbed Vivian's chin , the rage burning in his eyes as if to devour her : " You're just someone I played around with . My years of Blood - Bonding with Celeste are not for you to judge ! " " You yourself were too greedy , deluding yourself into coveting Celeste's position . Did you really think sleeping with me a few times would get you promoted ? Hmph , pipe dream . If you had stayed in your place , I could have ensured you a comfortable life for the rest of dared to harm her , so don't blame me for turning my back on you ! " your days , but you With that , he violently flung her away . Vivian fell to the ground , still reeling from Xavier's words , when she was already escorted to the operating table . Her arrogance instantly deflated . " No , let go of me ! " < Chapter 18