My Alphas' Dark Desires-Chapter 238: Mating With Them

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Chapter 238

~Valerie’s POV~

I cringed slightly. "Not using... just... borrowing your presence."

Xander gave a short laugh. "For how long can you keep dodging them like this?"

I sighed, letting my shoulders slump. "I don’t know."

He paused, eyeing me carefully. "No. I think the better question is... Why are you avoiding them?"

My steps slowed. "Because it’s hard to trust anyone right now. Even those who claim to care. It’s like I keep waiting for the next betrayal."

He nodded slowly and thoughtfully for a moment there. "And... is the mate bond becoming hard to ignore?"

I stopped walking as my heart stuttered.

"What?" I said quietly.

But Xander was already watching me closely.

I hesitated. Then I nodded. "I... I had a dream about Dristan. And ever since, every time I see any of them—Kai, Xade, Axel, Ash, Ace—it just... it brings it back. The feelings and confusion, all of it."

Xander gave a knowing smirk. "Having a wet dream about the guy you love isn’t a crime, Valerie."

I nearly choked. "Whoa-whoa, wait. I never mentioned it being a wet dream. Or that I was in love."

His grin deepened. "Of course, but darling, you didn’t refute it either. Besides, I think I am old enough to know how a girl behaves when she has a particular dream about a guy that she loves."

I groaned, dragging a hand down my face. "Can we not do this right now?"

Xander held up a hand. "Alright, alright. I’m sorry. I’m not trying to tease. I just... Fine, let’s change the topic."

I sighed, grateful for the destruction. "Okay... how are you?" I began steering our conversation to a different angle.

"I’m okay, tired but okay."

All I did was nod, because other than that, I recalled Xander and I had ur own little awkwardness between us.

"Hey, Valerie... I wanted to say something to you. About that day I kissed you."

I turned to him slowly. It was finally here, but somehow, unlike with my mates, it was different with Xander.

With him, it felt like I could be myself and not feel judged, as if I were walking on eggshells.

Xander’s eyes softened. "I shouldn’t have crossed that line. You were vulnerable. I was being impulsive. I value you too much as a friend to put you in that position."

A genuine smile tugged at my lips.

"I forgive you," I said quietly without missing a beat because I meant it, and I didn’t want to have any tension between us. "And... thank you. For being honest."

Xander gave me a small nod, then looked ahead and tucked his hands in his pockets.

"Anytime, Val. You’ve got enough weight on your shoulders. I’m not trying to add more. If you ever need someone just to be here—like a brother would—I’m all in, like I’ve always been."

"Thanks, Xander," I whispered.

And for the first time in hours, I felt like maybe—just maybe—I could breathe again.

"Thanks. So, how did you spend your break after I left?"

"You mean the ruined one? It was ruined through and through with my sadness, and then I..." I was about to tell him my necklace situation when Xander cut in.

"Oh, I know, you had the wet dream and felt it was all ruined.

I rolled my eyes at him, but he wasn’t at all wrong.

"Valetrie," Xander called in a somewhat serious tone. "I know my advice may not have much input in your personal life and all, but have you thought about it?"

I paused and leaned against the wall. This time, giving Xander time to speak. "Thought about what?"

"Have you considered mating with them...?"

"Mat... what?"

Xander gave me the look that said, ’Yes, I said it; deal with it and answer me.’

I stuttered briefly.

"I... um... the fuck! I don’t know how," I lashed out, more angry at myself than even him for suggesting it.

Based on what I have seen and know about their personalities, Axel and Xade may be highly ready to share. Dristan and Kai were possessive souls, and then Ace and Ash were, sure as hell, ready to tango.

The question now was, was I truly ready to give in and have them all have me?

Xander exhaled beside me. "You do not have to have the answer now, but I believe you were given six annoying, brooding mates for a reason. Find out what it is, and then act on it, since you cannot reject your mates"

I blinked at Xander, but he was not finished.

"I doubt your Moon Goddess would just be cruel or that fate hates you so much to do that."

"Oh sure, that twisted bitch called fate must be enjoying making my life a living mess."

Xander’s lips curved at the side. He moved closer, gently placing a hand on my arm.

"Find out why, Valerie. What their purpose and destiny are by being tied to your life and then... know what you want to do with them but remember... Only you have the power to tame them."

Tears stung my eyes at his words, but they were the truth, weren’t they?

"Valerie Nightshade, you are stronger than you think. Stop running."

I gave a slight nod, even though I knew it was easier said than done.

Xander smiled fondly at me. "I know your thick skull is going to do what she wants," he teased and nudged my shoulder lightly.

"Definitely."

"So typical."

"Du, if you were in my shoes, what would you do?"

A mischievous grin spread across his lips as his eyes glistened with equal mischief. Xander leaned down to my ear and whispered.

"If I were in your shoes, I’ll have the time of my life chasing my mates, showering them with love and attention, let’s not forget the pleasures... that they’ll have no choice but to love me back, especially given that no one, absolutely no one, would be able to please them like I do."

Xander stood back up, his eyes glued on my flushed, heated face, and smirked.

"You should know, out of all supernaturals, no one makes love better to you than a dragon."

With that, Xander winked and walked away with his hands tucked in his pockets.

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