My Fated Alpha's Cruel Game (Elena and Marcus) novel Chapter 59

Chapter 59: Chapter 59 Violated Trust

Elena’s POV

Finding Xander rifling through my personal belongings in my bedroom sent a shock of violation through my system. He had several of my books scattered across the desk, pages flipped open as if he’d been conducting some sort of investigation. The audacity hit me first, followed quickly by rage when he looked up at me with an expression that suggested I was the one in the wrong for interrupting his invasion of privacy.

His eyes held that cold calculation I was becoming familiar with, as if my presence in my own room was somehow an inconvenience to his snooping mission.

The fury that had been building since I walked through the door finally erupted. "What the hell do you think you’re doing in here?"

Xander straightened to his full height, attempting to use his size to intimidate me. But before he could respond, I felt the familiar presence of someone approaching from behind. The energy shift in the room told me exactly who it was even before I heard his footsteps.

Damien’s presence filled the doorway, and moments later Gage appeared beside him, both men creating an imposing wall of protection at my back.

Xander’s defensive stance faltered slightly, but his voice remained accusatory. "She told me she was planning to break into the office. Said she wanted to find out why I’m no longer Alpha."

The accusation hung in the air like a poison cloud. I felt my chest tighten with indignation at the blatant lie.

"That’s complete bullshit and you know it," I shot back, my voice steady despite the anger coursing through me. "I would never violate Damien’s trust like that. If I wanted information about your situation, I’d ask him directly."

Xander’s laugh was bitter and mocking. "And you honestly believe he’d give you the truth?"

The question was designed to create doubt, to drive a wedge between Damien and me. I met his challenging stare without wavering.

"I trust whatever answer he gives me. That’s what trust means."

The simple statement seemed to hit Xander harder than any elaborate defense could have. His jaw clenched as Damien moved past me, positioning himself as a barrier between his father and me.

"Get out of my house. Now." Damien’s voice carried a lethal edge that made the temperature in the room drop several degrees.

Xander’s eyes flashed with a mixture of frustration and something that looked almost like desperation. "Fine. But I know that woman is hiding something dangerous. She’s going to destroy this pack from the inside out. Bringing her here was the biggest mistake you’ve ever made."

He pushed past us with more force than necessary, his shoulder deliberately bumping against Damien as he made his exit.

Gage’s voice followed him down the hall. "We’ll make our own decisions about our pack’s future."

Xander’s only response was a low growl of frustration as his footsteps echoed down the stairs. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

The tension in the room began to dissipate as soon as he was gone, but my hands were still shaking slightly from the adrenaline.

"Are you okay?" Damien turned to face me, his eyes scanning me for any sign of distress.

"He caught me off guard, that’s all." I tried to keep my voice casual, but the violation of finding someone going through my private things still stung.

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