“But Alpha-“ Damien protested.

“Damien, this might be a very terrible time to argue.” Xerxes growled, rushed footsteps were heard before I felt someone breathing heavily.

“I will not interfere, Alpha.” A few seconds later, I heard Damien’s timid voice followed by his footsteps.

“Leave.” Xerxes commanded. His Alpha pheromones so overbearing and strong.

“All of you.” He growled when no one made a move to follow his command.

“Alpha-“ Roy voiced out.

“I said, leave.” At Xerxes’s powerful order, everyone left. I could no longer feel any warmth but an icy presence besides me.

“Are you awake, my flower?” Xerxes muttered, with utter softness that it made it almost...