CHAPTER 22 An Undeniable Truth

  Xander's POV

  "Shall I offer you a head?" Selene's mischievous grin spread across her face as she boldly reached out to touch my pants, but I swiftly intercepted her hand, preventing her from making contact.

  My mind feels like a wild, untamed beast, running rampant with thoughts I can't quite grasp.

  "I'm parched, babe," I murmured, my voice tinged with longing, as I raised the glass of Bacardi to my lips.

  A mischievous grin spread across her face as she uttered the word, "Bacardi."

  "Listen, I genuinely admire the effort you put into your beta, but there's no need for you to go to such lengths-" I gently brushed my fingertips against the softness of her lips.