Chapter 3 Menu " What's going on ?! " I asked , not understanding . My wolf was confused , sensing the conflicting emotions in the air . But when I saw Vivian's clothes disheveled and her trembling , curled up in Xavier's arms , I roughly understood . The scent of her fear was mixed with a cloying sweetness that made my stomach churn . He flew into a rage to defend his omega , but I didn't expect him to slap me the next second . My wolf recoiled in shock . " Don't you know what's going on ?! " Xavier's eyes were bloodshot , staring at me like an enraged Lycan , rebuking , " Celeste , if you want to use those underhanded tactics , I won't stop you , but don't drag Vivi into it . She is a simple omega , not like you , so unscrupulous . " His alpha voice reverberated through the room , a physical blow . I was stunned , rooted to the spot . My face burned , but his words cut even deeper - like my heart was being ripped in two . My fated - mate bond ached with unspeakable pain . I was unscrupulous ?! Back when the Pack was just starting out , I had to hustle sales all the time . Once , I got into a situation like this - but I said ' screw it , ' pissed off the client , and bolted the hell out of there . I can still remember my wolf's frantic panic . He was furious when he found out . He stormed over and beat the guy to a pulp - just like today . Got himself locked up for a few days over it . But even then , he told me , ' You did great . Thanks for protecting yourself . ' The memory of his scent , filled with protectiveness , was a knife twisting in my gut . From then on , everyone knew I hated unspoken rules . I would fight till the end with my wolf . But now , in Xavier's eyes , I had become a she - wolf who would stop at nothing for Pack business . Tears fell from the corner of my eye , " Is that kind of person what I am in your eyes ? " My wolf whimpered , its identity shattered . Xavier froze , somewhat wavering . He smelled the pain radiating off of me . Just then , Vivian clutched his clothes , her face flushed , and said , " Alpha Xavier , Celeste kept pushing me to drink fire - wine , even after I told her I can't handle alcohol . I tried to say no nicely , but they wouldn't take ' no ' for an answer . I feel awful right now . " After she finished speaking , his expression turned sharp , looking at me as if his gaze was laced with poison , " People change ... hell , I don't even recognize you anymore . " With that , he picked her up and walked out . His scent , now intertwined with Vivian's , was a brand on my soul . I lowered my gaze , and after a long silence , managed to force out a smile , but it looked even worse than crying . My wolf knew it was the smile of a dying spirit . Yes , people change easily . He was no longer my Xavier . 20:55 1.0 % < Chapter 3 On my way home , I was dragged into a dark alley . What the hell was happening ?! I was so frightened my face turned pale . Menu But the he wolves didn't say anything ; instead , they pressed me down firmly on the ground , answering my question with their actions . Their scent was a revolting mix of cheap pheromones and malice . Ninety - nine bottles of strong fire wine were stacked on the ground . The he - wolves opened them one by one , then poured them all down my throat . I wanted to call for help , but in the next instant , I choked so hard I couldn't make a sound . The fire - wine burned my throat , scalding its way down . I struggled painfully , yet I was as helpless as a pup at slaughter , reduced to nothing but endless tears . My wolf was screaming in terror . After the he - wolves and their accomplices forced alcohol down my throat , they ripped away my flimsy clothing , exposing my pale skin . Their eyes gleamed with lust as they laughed . " Wait ! " One of them suddenly spoke , " We are only told to teach her a lesson , don't make a big deal out of it , we can't afford to offend him . " " What are you scared of ? Have you ever known a Lycan to be that cruel to his own fated - mate ? Even if we sleep with her , he'd probably thank us for it ! " I abruptly opened my eyes , as if struck by lightning . My wolf was paralyzed with horror . Were they talking about Xavier ? Just because Vivian pretended to be force - fed fire - wine and nearly taken advantage of , he wanted me to know how it felt - to experience the same humiliation . He truly loved Vivian to death . Just as the he - wolves were about to touch me with their filthy hands , a Pack Enforcer siren suddenly blared , followed by a passerby shouting at them : " Stop ! I've already contacted the Pack Enforcers . Frightened , they all scattered and fled . I escaped the danger , but I stared blankly at the night sky , completely soulless . Suddenly , I burst into tears . All my grievances poured out , and soon after , I painfully retched , dry - heaving until no bile was left before I shakily stood up and walked home . The taste of betrayal and humiliation lingered on my tongue . My wolf felt completely empty . < Chapter 4 Chapter 4