Chapter 67 - Powerful, Handsome Xavier

Where did we leave things off?

Right, Indiana was close to passing out and had just discovered that Xavier had been there the entire time. 

She had been so caught up in the moment that she forgot to check if there'd been anyone with Madeline at the moment. 

And coincidentally, Xavier just had to be eavesdropping into their entire conversation. 

An offence this huge would merit death by torture, or other punishments depending what the alpha thought was suitable. 

However, Indiana knew Xavier wouldn't simply let this incident go. He was a strict and fair person, but that didn't mean he gave way to exceptions. 

And also, what was he doing in her quarters anyway?

…and why was his hair messed up?

Realization dawned upon Indiana. 

'Did they actually do it?' 

'Was that why Madeline was in such a good mood and laughed it off?' 

'Was that why she took a long time to open the door? Because she was getting dressed?'

'No, I'm getting ahead of myself, there's no way that actually happened.' 

'Or did it?' 

Indiana's lower lip trembled. 

There was a reason why she volunteered to do this out of everyone else. 

Why?

Because… Way before Madeline stumbled upon Eudora, she had feelings for Eudora's beloved alpha, Xavier. 

Powerful, handsome Xavier.

Safe to say, he caught the eye of many female werewolves. And he had also proved he wasn't all just looks, so there was that as well. 

She envied Madeline; she had the privilege to be Xavier's soulmate. How could someone like her be able to end with someone like him?

For luna's sake, she was Emilio's daughter! 

Her father was the worst alpha Eudora ever had! 

Perhaps she was being prejudiced, or perhaps she was simply too jealous to think rationally, but a part of her thought Madeline was carrying out revenge on Xavier for what he did to her father.

What she didn't know was how she was completely wrong. 

And the funny thing was, had she dug a little deeper, she would've discovered that Madeline hated Emilio's guts. 

But no, she had jumped into her conclusions and now she was here, standing across from Xavier and Madeline. 

'Any longer and I'm going to pass out,' Indiana thought, feeling her chest tighten. 

The embarrassment she felt from the situation she had put herself in… Any fate was better than this. 

She knew what was coming next; she knew Xavier would punish her for this. This entire time she was bracing herself for whatever was to happen next. 

Would Xavier kill her? 

Would he banish her from Eudora?

'Am I getting ahead of myself or am I underestimating whatever punishment I'll receive?' 

'Do I beg him for mercy?'

'Oh Luna, what do I do?' 

[Author's Note: Keep in mind that oh luna is the equivalent of 'oh god', since Luna is what's believed to be the moon goddess' name.]

'Someone else should've been here... I can't believe my luck. Way to go, Diana. Way to go.' 

"I'm going to have to talk to you in my office after this," Xavier declared. 

Indiana's knees wobbled. 

'I'm so dead, I'm so dead, I'm so dead,' she repeated in her head. 

Madeline looked at him. 

"You can go now," she said to Indiana, smiling. 

Strangely, Madeline didn't seem to hate her or anything. Even moreso, she seemed worried for her. 

Indiana looked confused, 'Why is she looking at me that way? It's like she's worried for me.' 

'Or is she mocking me? I'm going to be strictly punished anyway… must she really mock me and my dreadful fate?' 

"U-Uh, right."

She bowed, hoping that one small action would do some good for her. 

"Goodbye A-Alpha Xavier… and Ms Madeline." 

The moment she left, Xavier raised his hand as though he wanted to… 

"What are you going to do?" Madeline asked him. 

"What do you mean?"

"To Indiana," Madeline said to him. 

"You're going to punish her, no?" 

"And here I thought you'd be glad she'd get what's coming to her." 

"Xavier," Madeline began. 

"In a sick way she was being protective of you," she said to him. 

"Protective?" 

What did Madeline mean by Indiana being protective?

That was protective? It seemed more like an insult.

Xavier stared at her, wondering where she was taking this conversation to. 

"Yes, protective. There's a lot you can tell by the way someone looks at someone else." 

"And?"

"By the way she looked at you I'd say she's in…" 

Madeline made a heart gesture with her hands. 

"...love."

"What in the hell are you talking about?" 

"Love? What kind of nonsense is that?"

"You do know that's not a valid excuse for me not to punish her, right? It's still a rule violation." 

"My job as an alpha is to be fair and to make sure everyone stays in line," he told her sternly. 

"I know, I know," Madeline nodded. 

"But all the things she accused me of aside, I don't think she really meant anything terrible or evil."

Madeline was certain Indiana didn't have any ill intentions. To her, she was simply looking out for Xavier in the wrong way. 

And even if a part of her did believe Indiana's deeds merited punishment… She still believed Indiana didn't deserve one that was too brutal and severe.

"And also, she wasn't the only one involved here. She said it was her and her friends that'd do something about me."

"Maybe that's the thing you should focus on." 

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Author's Note: 

I have made sure this author's note won't cost you extra coins or anything, but I just wanted to tell you all how much I appreciate you guys so much! I'm sorry for the one chapter updates these days but life has been relatively hectic so there isn't much time for me to write. 

However, I will have more time soon once term break starts, then ready yourselves for more updates, and maybe a few mass releases too! Alright, that's enough for now, goodbye everyone! I hope you enjoy what I've got prepared for you all next and continue showing your support to this work, Her Devilish Alpha! 

Love, mari.