Second Assault — Bond And Treason —

Meeting room, 12:25 p.m.

XANDER

With nothing more to say, everyone rushes out, except for Yaakov, Magnus, and myself. My Alpha has been exceptional to me since Angelo rescued me, he has never pressured me, never insisted that I talk about everything that happened while I was in captivity. He has been a gentleman in every sense of the word and today was no exception.

He stood by my side, letting me know that I could count on his support if all this became too much for me. I won't lie, I almost threw in the towel on several occasions, especially the times he wasn't by my side, but I just... I just couldn't.

«You're alone, you little whore. You're broken. You're dirty». And yes, I was.

But it's different now. I feel strong enough to stand beside him and also to offer whatever help is necessary to end, once and for all, the power that Dimitri has earned in the dirtiest and most cruel way, going beyond anyone else to achieve his goals. Well, no more.

—Are you okay? — I can read the concern on his face, while he leaves a slight kiss on the back of my hand.

—Yes. I'm fine, honey — I smile, stand, and sit on his lap —. It's a tremendous advance you've managed to discover — I stroke his cheek and he wraps those strong arms around my waist —. Just promise me you'll stay safe, Magnus. Please.

—All thanks to you, kitty. And besides, I told you before, I'm a hard nut to crack — smiles smugly —. On top of that, we have the surprise factor on our side, the motherfucker won't see the punch until it hits him in the face.

He leans up and kisses me gently. A stream shoots through my body instantly, I wish he could hold me forever like this, next to him. Until the third wheel, which we had completely forgotten about, clears the throat, causing us to separate.

—I don't mean to be rude, but if you're going to continue, tell me to be ready — Yaakov takes the phone out of his pocket and aims it in our direction —. Lev told me to capture any sex act between you two in exchange for a very good reward — he laughs amusingly —. And I like his rewards a lot.

Magnus laughs out loud, I hide my embarrassed face in his neck. Lev is shameless.

—Don't even think about it, the only one who can see this ass... — Magnus brings the hands to my ass and squeezes, getting me to scream in surprise —. It's me. So you can already deal with the disappointment.

—Magnus! — I jump up and punch his shoulder —. You're an idiot. And you... — I turn to Yaakov, with a finger in front of him —. A complete pervert — Without waiting for an answer, I rush out of the meeting room, although I could hear Magnus' laugh perfectly as I left. Traitor.

I am immersed in my thoughts, walking through the corridors, when in the distance, I can distinguish Lev and Fredek. They are both very close and talking in what seems to be whispers, so concentrated on it, that it allowed me to hear part of the conversation before they noticed my presence.

—Are you crazy? — Lev's scolding him, mumbling —. You can't take that many suppressors, Fred. It could hurt you.

—I know — Fredek grunts back —. But I need both of them to help me get through my heat. Without Angelo, I don't... — at that moment, his gaze is fixed on mine, his eyes opening wide in awe —. Xander... — Lev turns quickly and gives me a nervous smile. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that these two are up to something. And that's something I'm willing to find out.

—Hello, baby boy — Lev sees Fred and they both share a strange conspiratorial gaze —. Uh... Does Alex want anything else?

—What are you two up to? — I completely ignore his question, cross the arms over my chest, and narrow the eyes —. And what does Angelo Dalaras have to do with it?

—Shh! — Lev hisses, placing a finger on his lips, gesturing me to be quiet —. Lower your voice.

—Why? Everyone here knows about him. What's the secret?

—Xander — Fred starts —. It's kind of hard to explain. He's moving towards me, slowly. But I need you to keep silent, for now — Well, now I'm getting worried. Is Fredek in some kind of danger that Magnus doesn't know about? Besides, of course, the obvious one with Dimitri? But if so, what does Angelo Dalaras have to do with any of this?

—Why? — I'm demanding.

—Well, I... — Fred runs a hand over the back of his neck with a nervousness —. Xander, it's just...

what's going on... — I didn't wish to go this far, but they're leaving me no

Lev raises the hands and signs with the head in the direction of the corridor —. Come, follow us — A few steps later, we enter his room and Lev locks the

the silence, crossing my arms again —. I'm

my partner — Fredek suddenly drops the bomb and the breath gets caught in my throat. My gaze falls between the two of them repeatedly, hoping that at some point, they'll tell me it's a joke. But in the end, it

— A scowl forming between my eyebrows —. You

problem, Xander — Fred sighs wearily, eyes drop to his hands, twitching on his lap. Then, he lifts it and connects it to mine —. Derek's

a joke, I appreciate you ending it now — I look from Lev to Fredek again as my brain tries to process all this, but in their faces, I see only severity —. Please, tell me this is a joke — I beg them. Lev denies with the head, biting his lower lip, Fred just stirs uncomfortably on the mattress. I stand up and walk around, trying to understand what the fuck is going on. My throat burns through

holds my shoulders firmly —. Breathe, you're about to have

scream, but the lack of air makes it barely come out in a heavy gasp —. Do you have any idea how

partners, the moon sends them to us — tears fall from his cheeks —. I can't do anything about it, Xander. I need them. I want them with me, both of them. And this fucking heat is only making it worse — he

heat?! — This time I can scream, although my

yesterday... — Fred nods in

an absurd amount of suppressors so that it wouldn't

I ask, puzzled

away the tears with the back of the hands and adds quietly —. I love them both — My mouth opens and closes like a fish and I can only imagine how ridiculous I look. Lev chuckles a little and before speaking,

feigned innocence —. You have to admit, baby boy, Fred hit the jackpot. Two handsome men with incredible bodies, completely sexy and well equipped are his partners. And best of all, they're corresponding, you don't see that

they're well

I started laughing when I saw Fredek's embarrassed face, who then started

supposed advantages mentioned, I wouldn't want to be in his shoes. I love Magnus and I'm completely happy to be exclusive to

it's true... Mother

about the many problems that seem to surround us lately. But then, about an hour later, the smell of Fredek began to be stronger and

your room now, baby — Lev suggests —. It's not safe

should ask Derek to come

I think Magnus sent him with Nikon to set up the

Well, but anyway, the claim is done.

I'll lose my voice from all that shouting in a day,

sorrowfully and then lowers the collar of the shirt, exposing two pink half-moon marks, one on the nape and the other on the skin of

can't truly detect any of their

— Lev intervenes —. His smell gets so intense that it outshines his

I'm an alien, you idiots —

your heat last, Fred?

—Three days.

his knee repeatedly —.

there, again, we're all laughing like

afterward, once we'd calmed down, Lev and I escorted Fred to his room, him making sure to pass

the sun is already setting and Lev and I have been going around and around, helping in any way

feel dirty for having sweated so much. My shirt looks like a painter's board and my hair points

he supposed to tell Magnus? —

a deep breath —. But what I'm certain of is that

state to mine —. Whenever there was an interested party, he always ensured to scare them away with threats we all knew he was perfectly capable of fulfilling.

no idea. It must have

through the heat alone