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 is etched with disappointment, her brows furrowed and her eyes downcast. I can sense her strong disapproval of the current situation.
Alpha Jackson grinned mischievously, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "I assure you, my dear friend, I am not jesting in the slightest. I heard she's as useless as a broken compass-"
"She's pro
