Chapter 63

Xavier's pov Alpha Sebastian's words lingered in the air, sharp and unsettling—almost like he had seen the future. He seemed to know exactly how things would play out: that the marriage negotiations between our two packs would destroy our opportunity to do business together. I watched as Alpha Gavin steadied himself, visibly shaken. Alpha Gavin turned slightly, his eyes meeting mine across the room in silent communication. If this project collapsed, both our packs would bleed financially. "We were tied together on that project from the very beginning, whether we liked it or not. I kept my expression carefully blank, refusing to reveal my thoughts. Around the table, the faces of both our families had grown somber. "Hah..." The harsh laugh cut through the tense silence like a knife. Everyone turned toward Cici as she fixed her gaze on me, slowly approaching until she stood directly in my path. The scent of her rage—bitter and acrid—flooded my nose. "What's so great about loving Cecilia?"