Chapter 64

Alpha Jaxon’s POV

I sat in my office behind my desk, staring at the office phone with an unwavering gaze. I was aware of Astra’s presence as she stepped inside without knocking. I could sense her anger rolling out in waves. I didn’t have to look at her to know that she was trying to choke up the urge to burn me alive.

“She fled before I took back my words,” I started before she could even talk. I hadn’t seen my mate for a whole night since she went to Astra’s place to spend the night. I had someone follow her to make sure she arrived safely, and only then did I patrol the entire pack’s borders in wolf form. I hadn’t slept a wink, not when my mate wasn’t in my house because of my uncontrolled speech.

“Took them back?” Astra bitterly chuckled, placing her hands on the desk as she stood in front of it.

“What exactly did you even say to her?” She squinted her eyes, her upper lip threatening to stretch upward.

I chuckled, leaning on the back of the leather c