Chapter 14

After Xavier carried me all the way to his mansion and up into his bedroom I demanded to be let down and I immediately dashed into his closet and stole a t-shirt of his.

Before I was even half way out of the closet he grabbed me and directed me into his bathroom where we were now.

' Ow! Not so hard okay!' I squealed as he attempted to disinfect my shoulder wounds.

Xavier simply looked coolly up at me. I say "up at me" not because I miraculously grew to like over 6 feet but because I was perched on the bathroom counter and he stood between my legs. Yeah I know but it is what it is.

'How do you expect me to even do it if you continue to jump around?' He asked while dabbing the alcohol.

I bit my lip to keep in the scream that threatened to fall and I grabbed his arm and squeezed so tight I think he would of bruised if not for being a werewolf.

He looked at my hand and then went back to his task. I was so close to screaming but then he finally put the blasted cotton wool swabs down and grabbed the bandages.

' You know you don't have to do this right? I'll heal by tomorrow or the next day.' I said looking into his eyes. He looked like he was concentrating so much and I saw how he gave my injuries every speck of his attention and devotion. It warmed me and my wolf greatly.

' No, I must. It gives me peace of mind.'

He said. I cocked my head at him and he merely looked down at my shoulders once more his rough, tanned hands on my arms and shoulders felt so good.

' Do you know how much misery I was in knowing you had runaway and not knowing where you were or if you were hurt or lost or in danger. Victoria I could barely think straight let alone breath properly. It was like a need, an instinct to find you to keep you safe.'

He was still bandaging my shoulders when I brought his face up to mine and crashed my lips down onto his.

He didn't move against my lips at first. I think he was in shock that I was actually kissing him. He quickly snapped out of it when I bit down on his bottom lip. He grabbed my waist and pulled me even more into him.

His mouth moved rough and fast against mine. It was as if we couldn't get enough of each other. I felt sparks flying and heating my entire body. I felt exhilarated, thrilled and on fire.

I didn't even realize I moaned against his mouth until he grunted at the sound. My hands were in his hair pulling and tugging him closer to me, I wanted more! I needed more!

But one must breath. I reluctantly broke away from him and took in a deep breath of air. My chest was rising and falling fast and my breathing was rapid. I tentatively put a finger to my lips and felt they were swollen, really swollen.

Xavier just stared straight into my eyes. His hair was a mess thanks to my tugging and his lips were plumper than usual and redder. His checks were blushed and his eyes were glistening and wide.

' I...I...I'm sorry I-I just...' I quickly looked away slightly embarrassed and not knowing what to do.

He turned my face towards his and kissed my lips softly then pulled away and said,' Do not ever apologize for doing that.'

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We were in the kitchen and Xavier was cooking something for us to eat while I sat at the tabletop watching him.

He moved so effortlessly around the kitchen. He had so much grace for such a big man, it often amazed me. I wasn't nearly as graceful as he was.

' Why was I attacked?' I asked him. His entire back went stiff and I watched as he slowly turned to face me , turning away from the pot he was stirring on the stove.

' I told you there are dangers out there and powerful people that want to hurt you.'

I drew my eyebrows together and asked ,' Yes you said that but what dangers and why do they want to hurt me ?' He looked uneasy for once which was a surprise because Xavier always looked so certain about himself.

' There is no need for you to worry. I will handle everything all you need to do is do as I say and you will remain safe. '

' No need for me to worry! I got attacked today remember and my safely is most certainly my concern. I don't want you to handle everything I want to know what's going on for once. ' I glared at him as I said this, my voice rising. How dare he say it's not my concern.

' Victo-'

' Ah-ah don't even think about lecturing me right now I don't want to hear it. Tell me the truth. Right now. ' I demanded crossing my arms over my chest which I soon realized wasn't such a good idea because my shoulder stung. I quickly put down my arms and looked at him expectantly.

He narrowed his eyes at me.

' Fine. After we eat. ' he turned around and continued to stir his little pot filled with who knows what.

' Are you making us raw meat for dinner?' I asked being slightly annoying. I know he prefers that because Grace said so.

' What ?' He said genuinely confused as he turned back around to face me.

' Well Grace told me that you mostly eat raw meat. Which isn't that weird seeing as we are werewolves but I mean do you not like like cooked food or something ?' I asked resting my hands on my chin and looking at his face.

He regarded me then answered, ' Did she now? But yes I do prefer raw meat however I am not going to feed my mate raw food just because I prefer it. I'm making chicken soup if you must know which is good for you and your injuries. '

I just shook my head at him.

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The soup was delicious. I ate every last bit of it. I didn't realize how hungry I was until I started to smell it and then when I dug in it was like heaven.

I moaned at the taste when I first tasted it but then Xavier went all rigid and looked at me all funny so I controlled myself through out the remainder of the meal.

I washed up the dishes because Xavier cooked even though he insisted I didn't. I still did it anyway.

As I was finishing up with the dishes Xavier walked in and I felt him rest his head on my shoulder and hook his arms around my waist.

I dried my hands on a dish washing towel and turned around in his arms.

' You promised answers.' I said looking at him. He sighed and said,' I did not promise anything.' I opened my mouth in shock and was about to go at him when he suddenly grabbed my arm and instantly I felt tiny sparks all over. He walked out of the kitchen and into his office which was huge almost as big as our bedroom I mean his bedroom.

He sat down on a plush leather couch and gestured to one for me to sit on.

I sat down and waited for him to say something and finally he did.

I had a heart attack.

' I am not just an Alpha. Victoria I am the Alpha King. '