No Longer Be your Luna (Jane and Xander) novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21: Hypocrisy becomes you.

*Aaron*

I gripped the armrests, fighting the urge to leap across the desk and grab Xander by his collar. I unclenched my muscles and leaned back into my chair.

“Are you fucking my Luna?”

My wolf roared inside me at the question. The nerve of this guy, to ask such a question. I took a deep breath. No way was I letting him see me lose it. Not now.

I relaxed my body and sat deeper in the chair. When I finally spoke, my voice was very calm.

“You know,” I said, tapping my fingers against the desk, “Most Moonshadow Academy graduates don’t ask dumb questions.”

A flash of surprise crossed his face.

“Yes, I know about your alma mater. First in your Business Administration class, master’s in International Economics. That‘ s serious academic pedigree.”

I paused and looked out the window. “Tell me, Blackwood,” I

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drawled. “Which advanced course at your fancy academy

taught you how to interrogate an Alpha, your business partner in this manner?” The sarcasm dripped from my words. “Was it Presumption 101 or Advanced Disrespect?”

Xander didn’t flinch. He tilted his head and smirked at me. “Funny you should mention education” he paused for dramatic effect. “Silverfang Institute, wasn’t it? Strategic Management degree, accolades from top financial institutions, and other

honorary medallions.”

He paused, making the tension bulid. “You’re not the only one

who does homework, Aaron. Though I’m curious which class

taught you it was acceptable to fuck another Alpha’s Luna.”

Bloody fool. He was asking for it. “That’s rich,” I met his gaze

with a harsh laugh. “Especially coming from someone who

fucked his own Beta.”

He chuckled, and reached for a cigar. He relaxed into his chair

with maddening calm as he lit it. He took a long puff before he

spoke again. “That’s different. I’m an Alpha. The rules don’t

apply the same way to me.”

“So your rules conveniently exempt you.” The arrogance and

hypocrisy from him was suffocating. “Interesting how that

works.”

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Xander clearly didn’t like that I’d said that. A muscle twitched in

his jaw, so I pressed on. “Jane’s your head of Marketing. Senior

executive. Your Luna. By your own logic, shouldn’t she enjoy

the same… privileges?” my voice remained level, even though

my wolf wanted to rip him apart.

I couldn’t believe Jane was married to this guy, couldn’t even

believe that she wanted him back. It didn’t look like he was

much of anything from where I sat.

“You think you’re clever?” His voice dropped an octave, a clear indication that his control was slipping. His pupils dilated slightly, hinting a bright shade of red. His wolf was furious.

I shrugged. “I’m just pointing out facts. Speaking of facts…” I trailed off. “My company invested three billion to pull your back from bankruptcy. By your own reasoning, that makes me a boss here too, doesn’t it? With all the same… privileges.”

The color drained from Xander’s face. For a moment, I thought I saw his fingers elongate. I could sense his wolf prowling

beneath, so close to breaking.

“Stay away from my wife,” he growled.

I took my time adjusting my cufflinks, acutely aware of his rage. I was determined to not acknowledge it. “I’m afraid,” I began, finally meeting his gaze directly. “I can’t accommodate that

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request.”

Xander’s eyes narrowed, but he suddenly flashed a smile.

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deserves, after everything.”

There was no need to speak to him anymore. I’d delivered the

final blow and there was nothing else he could say to me.

Xander clearly recognized what was at stake. He wouldn’t dare

cross the line.

I pushed back from the desk and rose to my full height. Xander

remained seated, staring down at his desk with the utmost

concentration.

“Goodbye, Blackwood,” I said, buttoning my suit jacket. But I

wasn’t satisfied. I wanted to poke at him some more. I paused,

tilting my head as though a thought had just occurred to me.

“Quick question… how many friends does Jane have?”

Xander’s eyes flashed with irritation. “What does that have to…”

“None,” I cut him off. “She has one, because her only friend

Xander Blackwood is too busy having an affair with his

secretary.” I waited for understanding to dawn on his face, but

there was nothing. Fool. “She’s alone. Completely alone.”

“Aaron..” he started, half–rising from his chair.

I held a hand up to stop him. “It’s Mr. Lorenz to you now.”

I turned on my heel and strode toward the door, slamming th