Chapter sixteen

My guilt about hurting Louis ended just abruptly the next day when he went about ignoring my existence as if I was unworthy of his attention and everything in the pack went back to normal. The pack members were back to hating me again, and everything was the same as usual. Apart from Xavier. He was still being sweet and his affection grounded me in a place where most people hated me for no valid reason.

When I explained what happened to Melissa, she was beyond excited.

“I’m not so happy that you still went to his aid even after saying you’re through with him but I absolutely...