My Alphas' Dark Desires novel Chapter 219

Chapter 219: The Bandana

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Chapter 219

~Davion’s POV~

I watched him fly away until I was sure he was gone.

Then I turned, wandering through the soft garden path behind the house. The wind brushed past me, sending a soft chill down my spine at the possibilities of my memories.

I stopped halfway, just as I reached the edge of the trees.

"Until when will you remain cloaked, Varian?" I asked calmly, not bothering to turn around.

A shimmer filled the air behind me—like heat waves warping the world. Then Varian stepped forward, arms folded, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"I wasn’t sure if you wanted me to come out," he said.

"I know you hid because of him," I said, glancing at him sideways. "But he’s gone now."

Varian stepped beside me, his gaze trailing after where Xander had walked. "Your Majesty... don’t you think you told him too much too fast?"

I exhaled and looked up at the sky above. "Xander would’ve figured it out eventually. I’d rather he hear it from me... than take his questions to the Queen."

Varian winced with a laugh. "That would be... disastrous."

"Yes," I murmured as another memory crossed my mind. "It would."

A beat passed, then his voice grew cautious. "By the way... what about her? Your suspicions?"

My smile faded, and my face turned solemn.

"My suspicions..." I repeated, then looked down at my palm. "Varian... I can still feel her faintly through the bond. And all of this with Xander proves that I was right, and soon the world would know the real truth."

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~Valerie’s POV~

By the end of the day, I had finally retrieved my phone from Ryan. I thanked him with a small smile, but inside, scepticism clawed at me like a dull blade pressing against skin.

Something about the entire situation still felt off.

So, I did what made the most sense at the moment—I left the old phone tucked deep inside my wardrobe, beneath a stack of worn clothes like evidence waiting to be reexamined.

And I continued using the new one.

I knew I still had to find out who filmed me. Who had made a mockery of my privacy and safety. But right now? I just didn’t have the strength to peel back another layer.

I felt hollow, exhausted in a way that sleep couldn’t fix.

So, I decided to step out—clear my head, get some air, find a sliver of peace, if only for a little while.

Dinner was... uneventful. Just me and my barely-touched plate while the sound of distant conversations filled the dining hall, but I sat in silence.

I barely registered the food on my tongue. The company of my mates—usually magnetic—was absent, and for once, I was glad they were giving me space. And I appreciated that more than they probably realized.

Once I was done, I slipped out for a night stroll. The cold air kissed my cheeks as I stepped onto the winding path that led through the academy’s gardens.

The world was dim, but the moonlight bathed everything in silver, making things feel a little less heavy, but my thoughts, however, refused to be still.

Images spun in my head—my arrival at the academy, the simulation, the betrayal, the lies, the kiss... the almost-love that twisted and recoiled with every revelation.

I felt like a puzzle scattered across a battlefield, and no one knew what I was supposed to look like.

"Hey, girl," I whispered mentally, reaching inward, aching for the comfort of our bond. "Want to go for a run?"

"Are you mad at me?" I asked her softly. "Is this about Solstice?"

There was no reply, but I already knew the answer. Even so, I forced a smile. "Let’s go," I said. "Just us. You and me."

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