Chapter 8

Alicia's POV

I stood up, my body trembling with shame and guilt. Avoiding Melissa's gaze, I bowed my head in remorse. Meanwhile, Alpha Astor hurriedly put on his top, unable to find the right words to say, both of us bracing ourselves for Melissa's wrath.

"Seriously? Did you think I wouldn't find out? Astor...you chose this thing over me? This smelly, disgusting thing over me? And you had the audacity to sleep with me yesterday? Are you shameless?" Melissa's anger was evident as she hurled my makeup kits at Alpha Astor, who quickly stepped forward to hold her hands, attempting to calm her down and prevent her from attacking me.

"Calm down, Melissa. It was a mistake. There's no need to make a fuss about it," Alpha Astor tried to defend himself, desperately holding onto her to prevent any further escalation, as Melissa seethed with fury and a desire to harm me.

"I didn't come here to cause trouble, Melissa. It's not what you think," I tried to explain, my voice shaking with fear and reg