Rejecting The Alpha Twins (Regan) novel Chapter 11

Chapter 11 

Xander POV 

“Xander, why does Xavier hate me so much?” Isabelle pouts, her big blue eyes studiously looking into mine as I glance away, unnerved by the question. 

Even she’s noticed that my brother is behaving strangely, I try to laugh it off, but she looks serious as she continues to observe me. We’re both outside, watching several of the warrior doing their training, Isabelle keeping her distance, her short skirt hugging her curves and revealing her lacy underwear when she bends over too far, causing my mouth to go dry. as I swallow hard at the enticing image. 

“He doesn’t hate you, he’s just irritable lately. It’s not just with you” I mutter, hoping she’ll leave it alone. 

The truth is I don’t know what’s wrong with Xavier lately. It stings that he doesn’t confide in me as much as he used to, being that we are twins and all. 

She raises a brow “Is it something to do with his wolf?” she asks, her lips curving downwards “Is he recognizing that I might not be his mate?” she sounds slightly panicked about the very idea of it. 

I rush to reassure her. “No Isabelle. I haven’t heard my wolf yet, so I doubt he has. He’s probably just nervous about the whole shifting thing and maybe tired of discussing the birthday party” I sighed “Just give him some space and you’ll see that he’ll come around.” 

At least I was hoping that’s what it was. 

She touches my arm lightly. Normally I’m pleased by the contact but today, today I feel numb. Empty. Desolate. I force a smile on my face. “You still find me attractive, don’t you Xander?” she bites her pale pink lower lip, causing my eyes to dart towards them. 

Did I? Isabelle was the prettiest girl in our pack. There was no denying it. Usually, I wouldn’t hesitate to express how exactly! felt about her, but today, I was reacting differently, and judging by the expression on Isabelle’s face, she could tell as well. I hesitated and then forced myself to speak the words I knew she wanted to hear more than anything. 

“Of course, I still find you attractive” I give a fake smile, 

“I just find it so hard lately, with how badly Regan treats me” She picks up a flower from the grass and lets it slip through ber fingers, watching it fall softly to the ground, “I guess I’m just feeling insecure” she whispers, glancing at me sideways and adopting a forlorn expression. 

She sounds so vulnerable. Maybe the upcoming ceremony was messing with her as well and causing her to feel insecure. 1 tried to remind myself that Isabelle might seem tough on the exterior but that inside, she was still as soft–hearted and kind as she had always been. 

“Forget about Regan” my voice is sharp, causing Isabelle to blinkat me in surprise. “When you’re Luna nobody is going to be able to make you feel anything less than what you are. Just because she’s the Beta’s biological daughter doesn’t mean she’s going to be granted leeway. You will still be in charge Isabelle” I reminded her as she gave me a twisted smile, “Regan won’t be able to do anything more to you. You’ll be safe from her.@ 

She opened her mouth to retort when there came a furious shout from behind us. “Isabelle‘ 

It was Xavier. The person we had just been discussing. He looked wild, his hair disheveled, a look of rage on his face. 1 wondered what was eating him. He looked as though he was on the verge of ripping somebody to shreds with his bare hands. Even Isabelle looked frightened as she looked at him. It was unusual for him to act this way towards her. 

He stormed over. 

Xavier, what’s wrong?” Isabelle whispered, glancing fearfully at me. 

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Chapter 11 

He narrows his eyes, I glance at him, watching as he slowly clenges his jaw, “Did you hurt Regat?” he says with gritted teeth 

My mouth falls open in shock. I can’t believe he’s confronting us about that bitch Regan Isabelle’s eyes begin to shine as she shakes her head in denial, tears threatening to fall. I immediately rush to her defense. “Brother, what are you doing? Isabelle has been outside with me” I snapped “You can’t go around accusing people with no proof and especially not your chosen mate” I snarled, 

He gives Isabelle a condemning look. A tear trails down her cheek. I feel awful as I put a protective hand on her shoulder. What did Xavier think he was doing? I had never felt so angry as did right then at my brother. 

“I would never hurt Regan” she protests, looking to me for help Never. How could you accuse me of such a thing!” she hiccups, looking truly devastated. 

“Somebody did. Her hand is red raw and burnt” Xavier shoots back, folding his arms and tilting his head “And she refuses to tell me who did it he growls. 

Isabelle gives a small laugh. It’s filled with bitterness. “So, you thought that it must be me,” she said, sniffling. “The reason she couldn’t tell you who it was, was because she most likely did it to herself to gain your sympathy” she cried, throwing her hands up “I’ve told you before how cunning she is, how clever and manipulative she can be. Why can’t you believe me when I tell you she’s capable of anything?” 

Her eyes are watery as she glances at me. My arms wrap around her as she begins to sob in earnest. I shoot my brother a vicious glare.