Abandoned Luna Now Untouchable (Cecilia) novel Chapter 81

Cecilia

Xavier kept his head down, not speaking

His hand rose slowly.

“Alpha Xavier, don’t you dare!” I exclaimed instinctively, reaching to stop him.

If he struck Alpha Sebastian, rumors would spread that Alpha Sebastian was attacked because of me.

I’d be branded as the human homewrecker who caused conflict between two powerful

Alphas. The Silver Peak Pack would tear me apart.

Xavier’s hand froze mid-air.

He turned to look at me, his eyes swimming with heartbreak and betrayal.

I fought the urge to roll my eyes.

Seriously? We signed divorce papers yesterday and he’s acting like l’ve committed some great betrayal? Does he have selective amnesia?

Xavier’s bitter smile spoke volumes about his wounded pride.

I returned it with a fake smile of my own.

Our silent communication spoke volumes.

He was trying to play the victim.

I’d grown immune to his manipulation.

Xavier turned back to face the table.

The tension in the room was palpable-everyone poised to intervene if violence erupted.

But instead of throwing a punch, he placed his hand on the table, rotated the lazy susan, and grabbed a bottle of whiskey and a glass.

Alpha Sebastian’s eyes narrowed slightly.

“Alpha Sebastian, I apologize for my lack of sincerity earlier,” Xavier said smoothly. “TIL punish myself with three drinks.”

He poured himself a shot and downed it in one gulp.

Then a second. Then a third.

Everyone at the table watched in shock.

But as everyone marveled at Xavier’s apparent business acumen, something seemed off.

He’d said three drinks as punishment, but he was now on his seventh.

“That’s enough.”

“Alpha Xavier, you’ve had more than three.”

“Someone take that bottle away from him!”

The protests came from all sides.

Anyone who tried to take the glass was either pushed away or cowed by Xavier’s intimidating glare.

Alpha Sebastian gave a cold laugh. “Alpha Xavier would make an excellent actor in a tragedy.”

Xavier didn’t respond, continuing to drink.

When he’d emptied the bottle, he looked up. “Are you satisfied with my apology, Alpha Sebastian? If not, should I get on my knees next?”

“Still playing the victim, I see,” Alpha Sebastian remarked coolly.

Suddenly, Xavier swayed.

He tilted backward-straight toward me.

I just got up and held him, knowing his werewolf bulk would crush me if he fell on me.

Xavier smoothly turned in my arms.

“Go sit down!” I hissed, glaring at him.

If he wanted to make a fool of himself, fine, but I refused to be part of his spectacle.

Xavier’s face contorted in apparent pain as he wrapped an arm around my waist and rested his head on my shoulder.

“My stomach hurts,” he groaned.

1 wanted to punch him.

lugged at the arm encircling my waist.

“If your stomach hurts, go to a hospital. I’m not a doctor. What good is hugging me going to do? Let go!”

Xavier conveniently went deaf.

He just moaned pitifully.

The room fell into awkward silence.

Was he really pulling this stunt?

Everyone seemed stunned by his audacity.

I’d fled because I knew my presence was only making things worse.

Without me there as a target, Xavier might calm down.

I just hoped Alpha Sebastian wouldn’t get hurt by that unstable wolf…

After a few minutes, I cautiously stepped out and peered down the hallway.

To my alarm, I spotted Xavier and Alpha Gavin approaching with their entourage. I quickly ducked back into the restroom.

The hallway was long, and their footsteps grew louder as they approached.

Suddenly, a phone rang, followed by Alpha Gavin’s urgent voice.

Within seconds, another phone rang-Xavier answering this time.

Their voices overlapped in a chaotic jumble that suggested something unexpected and troublesome had occurred

I couldn’t make out exactly what they were discussing through the door.

Once I was certain they’d gone, I made my way back to the private dining room.

The meal was concluding.

As everyone stood to leave, Remy expressed various apologies before adding, “The Phase One inspection at Devil’s Thumb Ranch is next Wednesday. If your schedule permits, perhaps you’d join us there?”

Alpha Sebastian nodded. “I’m aware. I’ve already made arrangements.”

Remy patted his chest with apparent satisfaction. “Good. We’ll see you there.”

Alpha Sebastian politely said goodbye and led me and Beta Sawyer out.

Vice President Wiley stayed behind, still talking with Remy.

In the hallway outside, Alpha Sebastian removed his suit jacket and handed it to Sawyer.

“Throw this away.”

“Yes, Alpha Sebastian,” Beta Sawyer replied without hesitation.

1 bit back a smile. Alpha Sebastian really was serious about contamination.

The three of us left the restaurant and returned to the car to head back to the company.

As we drove, I couldn’t help wondering what urgent situation had arisen for Xavier and Alpha Gavin in the hallway.

Whatever it was had certainly seemed serious…