SIXTY-SEVEN | A Mate Not For Sale

XAVIA

I noticed that Axel had been acting strange recently. Aside from him being worried that I would choose Gilbert instead of him, I could tell there was something else causing him to worry. I became worried too. I spoke to Alaila about it and she told me it might be work and the Pack affairs.

"I do not think it's any of these two," I said.

"How are you sure about it?"

I shrugged. "I am not sure but I do not feel those are the reasons"

She sighed. "Do you have anything in mind? I mean anything you considered may be the reason?"

"I can't think of any" I answered.

"If you cannot think of anything then I will suggest you stop getting worried too"

"I wish I could but I can't. Seeing him worry makes me worry too"

"Have you tried speaking to him about it?"

"I spoke to him and he said he is worried that I will choose Gilbert over you"

"Why would you do that? You have no reason to"

"I told him that. I told him I did not have any reason to go back to Gilbert. He is worried that if I keep ta