The Alpha King's Series novel Chapter 21

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CHAPTER TWENTY

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BRINLEY.

The kitchen door flew open, and Xander strutted in. My breath hitched at his sight, and suddenly I was scared to tell him of the baby. Xander looked like he always did with his long black hair, bright silver eyes, and five a clock shadow. The way his jaw clenched and unclenched was hot as hell, and I found myself gawking at every perfect of his profound body. The way his shirt strained against his muscles and his jeans tight around his thick thighs.

"508," Xander's deep husky voice broke my train of thought. My cheeks heated, and I hid my face from him. He chuckles, "You know I missed the way your cheeks turn red when I catch you checking me out," I narrowed my eyes at him, making sure not to look down from his eyes, or I might jump into his warm arms and kiss those plush lips of his.

"Hi," I say and smile at him. Xander stands on the opposite side of the island while I cut fresh fruit for the fruit salad.

"Did you remember I'm allergic to strawberries this time?" He says, raising a brow. I shook my head.

"I remembered last time. I don't know how those strawberries got into that salad," I said honestly. Xander shrugs, "Doesn't matter now. So, what was so important you had me come all the way here?" I stopped cutting the mango and glanced up at him.

Nausea bubbled in my throat at the thought of Xander not taking this well. My nerves were getting the best of me, and I was rethinking telling him.

"Come on, 508. It can't be that bad." He said, shaking his head. His black hair hung long in the back and the top half tied in a bun—same ole sexy Xander.

"Do you remember the night we shared together?" Something flashed through Xander's eyes. He masked it quickly but not quick enough because I had already seen it regret.

Does Xander regret making love to me? Would he turn his back on our baby?

"Yes," He mutters.

I take a deep breath in and out.

"Do you love me?" I asked while looking into his silver orbs.

"Is that why you had me all the way here?" I shook my head, "No. I have something to tell you. But I need to know if you love me?" I breathed out.

"508," He says. I shook my head.

"No., Xander, it's a yes or no question."

Xander took a deep breath closing his eyes. When he opened them, his eyes were cold and empty.

"No,"

My heart crumbled into pieces. Xander doesn't love me. My eyes blurred with tears, and I found myself nodding. But, even though he doesn't love me, he still deserves to know about his baby.

"Xander.." I paused, biting my lip to keep it from quivering. "I'm-" My eyes snapped to the door as it opened, and Julia and Knox strolled in. Her belly was already starting to show.