My Alphas' Dark Desires novel Chapter 238

Chapter 238: Mating With Them

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Chapter 238

~Valerie’s POV~

I cringed slightly. "Not using... just... borrowing your presence."

Xander gave a short laugh. "For how long can you keep dodging them like this?"

I sighed, letting my shoulders slump. "I don’t know."

He paused, eyeing me carefully. "No. I think the better question is... Why are you avoiding them?"

My steps slowed. "Because it’s hard to trust anyone right now. Even those who claim to care. It’s like I keep waiting for the next betrayal."

He nodded slowly and thoughtfully for a moment there. "And... is the mate bond becoming hard to ignore?"

I stopped walking as my heart stuttered.

"What?" I said quietly.

But Xander was already watching me closely.

I hesitated. Then I nodded. "I... I had a dream about Dristan. And ever since, every time I see any of them—Kai, Xade, Axel, Ash, Ace—it just... it brings it back. The feelings and confusion, all of it."

Xander gave a knowing smirk. "Having a wet dream about the guy you love isn’t a crime, Valerie."

I nearly choked. "Whoa-whoa, wait. I never mentioned it being a wet dream. Or that I was in love."

His grin deepened. "Of course, but darling, you didn’t refute it either. Besides, I think I am old enough to know how a girl behaves when she has a particular dream about a guy that she loves."

I groaned, dragging a hand down my face. "Can we not do this right now?"

Xander held up a hand. "Alright, alright. I’m sorry. I’m not trying to tease. I just... Fine, let’s change the topic." free𝑤ebnovel.com

I sighed, grateful for the destruction. "Okay... how are you?" I began steering our conversation to a different angle.

"I’m okay, tired but okay."

All I did was nod, because other than that, I recalled Xander and I had ur own little awkwardness between us.

"Hey, Valerie... I wanted to say something to you. About that day I kissed you."

I turned to him slowly. It was finally here, but somehow, unlike with my mates, it was different with Xander.

With him, it felt like I could be myself and not feel judged, as if I were walking on eggshells.

Xander’s eyes softened. "I shouldn’t have crossed that line. You were vulnerable. I was being impulsive. I value you too much as a friend to put you in that position."

A genuine smile tugged at my lips.

"I forgive you," I said quietly without missing a beat because I meant it, and I didn’t want to have any tension between us. "And... thank you. For being honest."

Xander gave me a small nod, then looked ahead and tucked his hands in his pockets.

"Anytime, Val. You’ve got enough weight on your shoulders. I’m not trying to add more. If you ever need someone just to be here—like a brother would—I’m all in, like I’ve always been."

"Thanks, Xander," I whispered.

And for the first time in hours, I felt like maybe—just maybe—I could breathe again.

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