An Enemy Called Mate

ZIVA

“Huh?” I murmured, with my gaze landing on Alpha Xander’s lips.

His lips were full and inviting. As I looked at him, I felt a flutter in my stomach. I tried to keep my expression neutral, but inside, I was melting under his intense stare.

“Some distance will do,” I replied, my voice betraying me as I stammered.

Alpha Xander in response released his grip from my hand, and voiced out, “Whatever thing you are planning, I’m watching you… Always.”

Then, he moved away from me, and it was only after he left the area that I was able to breathe properly.

The door opened slowly afterward, as Alexei walked in, “He seems to not be in a good mood today.”

“He isn’t,” I replied, diverting my gaze to the equipment Alexei held, “I feel more interested in this shooting of a thing.”

“Oh oh! That’s great!” He exclaimed, throwing a vest at me. I took the vest swiftly and wore it.

“I selected a training coach for you, and I will be your other coach.”

“Male or female?” I questioned.

“Xander is very possessive, so female,”

“Huh?”

“Never mind,” Alexei replied. He arranged the equipment he brought on the table, while I analyzed them.

Later, he introduced me to a female warrior named Sorcha. She was very friendly, and I managed to learn how to hold a pistol properly. However, the shooting was not as great as I expected.

The bullets didn’t hit the target as they rolled helplessly on the floor.

I laughed when it missed the targets, as it was funny to know that I could hold a pistol… More like playing and wasting expensive bullets, lol.

But why would I care about that? My husband is rich, duh!

I heard chuckles from outside. I turned to the source, intending to know the owner of the chuckles as the walls were transparent.

I spotted Anji laughing. I chuckled too, and my gaze fell on the other training area. Xander was there, shooting the dummy, with no one around him. Even Alexei and Sorcha were laughing, meanwhile, Alpha Xander had a serious, cold demeanor.

He wasn’t laughing, and he didn’t have a smile on his face, even though he was reaching his target.

I was losing, yet I was a bit happy. But it somewhat felt dark and different at his side.

“Aren’t you shooting the floor again?” Anji yelled, attracting my attention.

I jolted to reality, and laughed, “No worries, I will improve and I will get perfect shots next time!”

With that, Sorcha, Anji, and Alexei laughed in unison. I turned to Alpha Xander’s side, and my heart leaped.

He was staring at me, but when he caught my gaze, he turned his face away.

He pulled the headphones away from his ears. Then, he threw them, causing them to slam into the wall.

Afterward, Alpha Xander walked out of his training area, exiting the place.

My heart sank. Perhaps Alpha Xander is more than the cold-hearted husband I thought he was.

“Come on, stop staring at him. You can have him all you want at night. So, focus on the dummy for now,” Alexei joked.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Faking a smile, I focused on the dummy, not without turning to see Alpha Xander’s figure every second.

I turned, promising myself that it would be the last time. But I didn’t see him.

He left…

Later on, I focused on the target. It didn’t take a minute before Alexei intimidated me to return to the mansion.

He playfully said that I was thinking about Xander, and my mind was not where I was training.

I recalled denying that, though it was true. I somewhat could not get Alpha Xander off my mind. It felt like he was plastered there.

I was grateful Alexei made such a joke. I left the training area early with Anji. When we reached the car that would drive us to the mansion, Anji let out an uncontrollable laughter.

I could not believe that someone as strict as she was could laugh that way. She felt different to me at that period.

We reached the Alpha’s mansion in no time. Passing by the driveway, I noticed the dark clouds that covered the sky. The weather was changing, and it was almost nighttime.

I rushed into the mansion, aiming for my room since this was the best time. For the first time in this pack, in my perspective, it rained.

Right now, I’m not a slave or an Omega who would be cleaning the packhouse at this time. I’m more like a Queen.

To be honest, this is the best time to get a book to read as I wait for it to start raining or snuggle under the neat, soft blankets.

Upon reaching the landing, something struck my mind.

My room was on the right side and Alpha Xander’s room should be on the left side, right next to his office, right?

His cologne is still here and I can follow it up, so I won’t miss my way.

Foolishly, ignoring how cold he had been to me, I tip-toed. His cologne scent stopped before a door.

So, I took a peek from the door, ensuring that my breath was not very audible for him to hear.

With the open distance between the door and the wall, I looked inside.

Strangely, it was dark, pitch black!

It doesn’t seem like anyone is in the room, too.

“Who is there?” A deep voice growled… Alpha Xander’s!

Without thinking twice, I turned, holding my breath.

My back faced the door, and I was frightened. He caught me. He will be furious if he finds me here.

Holding my breath, I decided to tip-toe to my room.

Creak!

The door made a creaking sound.

Thud!

I fell, my butt hitting the floor as it caused pain.

Click!

The sound of light turning on echoed.

I turned back quickly to understand what happened. Then, I realized that I had fallen because the door moved.

A room brightened with a night lamp came into view, Alpha Xander’s room, I guess.

Realizing that long legs were obstructing my view, I glanced up. My eyes met those blue eyes that were neither dark nor cool. His hair was messed up, too.

Alpha Xander’s brow furrowed. He glared at me, and voiced out, “Why are you here?”