Xander's POV

　　My heart skipped a beat as Alpha Jackson's words reverberated through the air - he boldly declared his desire for Solaine. I slowly release my grip on Selene's slender waist, my fingers lingering for a moment before I withdraw my hand. With a subtle movement, I arch my eyebrow, a silent question hanging in the air.

　　"What?" I burst into laughter, desperately hoping to coax him into admitting that he was just playing around.

　　Selene's face ...