Chapter 61

Katarina's POV

“What?” Xerxes raised his brows, confusion and an underlying irritation evident on his handsome features however that wasn’t the case with me.

Instead of confusion, I was feeling claustrophobic. Every word and exchange of affection between Augustus and me in those few days came crashing down on me with painful memories. I loathed myself for leading him into believing in our relationship when I knew I had a mate. I was so happy with the affection he was giving me, and I eventually ended up hurting him. I could never forgive myself for that.

Xerxes noticed the change of emotions on my face. His fingers dug into my sides for a moment as he tried to stop controlling himself, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath. Xerxes might be changing for me, but his primary cranial instincts were still there. He was not only an Alpha of Alphas, but he was also my mate, a possessive, dominating, and jealous mate. Despite everything improving between