Chapter 33. Unraveling Misunderstandings

Leia – POV

The guards regarded me, adopting defensive postures. "I am here to see Rovina," I stated. One guard exchanged a questioning look with his counterpart.

"Do you have Alpha's approval?" one of them inquired. I scoffed at the suggestion, pushing back my hair to reveal Xavier's mark. The guards immediately straightened up. "I am sorry, Luna. We were unaware that Alpha Xavier had a mate since the Luna ceremony was not officially conducted."

"It's okay. May I enter now?" One of the guards nodded, unsealing and opening the door for me. Upon entering, I found Rovina seated comfortably on the couch.

"Leia! What a surprise," Rovina greeted me warmly, embracing me.

"I came to check on you," I admitted as we stepped away from the hug.

"I am okay," Rovina assured me with a sad smile. Her gaze lingered on me. "Were you crying before you arrived here?" Her words caught me off guard, but I couldn't hide anything from Rovina. She had known me well since