The Alpha's Exchanged Mate
The Alpha’s Exchanged Mate – Chapter 93

Edwina’s POV…

I didn’t know how else to thank Xander for making my bid without me necessarily asking. The s*x made my bones straighten up, and the quick bath I had made me feel refreshed altogether. When he went to clean himself up, my nose found the laid platter of chicken and salad. My stomach growled in excitement at the sight of it. Without thinking, I dipped my hand into it, eating with relish.

His throat clearing got my attention as he moved towards me. “Didn’t think to wait up for me?”

I gulped down hard on some chewed part, “I’m really sorry, I just couldn’t resist the aroma. I’m so hungry.” I said, tearing another part, chewing on it rapidly as it reached my mouth.

“Where were you all through the day?” He questioned, his expression morphing into something I couldn’t explain.

The chicken hung in my throat, and I almost spat it out on his face. The steamy moment we had made me temporarily forget the matter at hand.

“Oh, about that. I’m sorry I missed your call.” I began trying to wet the ground.

“That still doesn’t explain the reason behind your return home late and not returning any of my calls.” He repeated

Sighing in exhaustion, the chicken turned sour in my mouth as I dropped the piece back on the plate.

“I went to see Sonia.” I told him

“Thought she said she doesn’t want to see you.”

“She had called me on her own, saying it was urgent.”

“And what was it about?”

I was beginning to feel uncomfortable with the way he threw the question at me. I didn’t know if I had pissed him off or was just about to.

“Someone is after her life.” I blurted out

Xander raised his brow in disbelief, “and you fell for that? So, who in question is after her life in the most guarded prison in the whole of night howler’s pack?”

I panicked, not knowing if I should tell him about Ben’s men being among the prison guards. Thinking otherwise, I felt it would be better to sort Sonia’s case and then talk about Ben’s later. However, the last time I had kept such away from him, he had been furious. Maybe I will just tell my subconscious that it was none of our business. Our sole priority is to keep Sonia safe.

“Our father is on the loose.”

Xander’s eyes danced playfully as he let out a bout of chuckles morphing into laughter. “You both have really lost your damn minds, your father died years ago. What are you both trying to prove?”

His attitude towards the whole thing was beginning to get on my nerves.

“This isn’t funny, Alexander!” I called out his full name, and it shocked him. “It’s my sister we are talking about, and don’t forget she is carrying an innocent child. As an alpha, it wouldn’t be fair to turn a blind eye to the suffering of your pack member.”

Xander scoffed, “don’t preach to me how a leader is meant to act. Your sister is going bonkers. Now, if I might ask, you must have gone in search of your father then at the house. So tell me, did you get a hold of him?”

He clearly was having fun at my expense, “do you really have to be so petty?”

“No.” He responded, holding back a laugh

“Stop this, Xander. Someone almost poisoned her. Please hear her out. I’m begging.”

I couldn’t risk her life in the name of acting due to her past behaviour. What if a killer is lurking amongst us? What if it isn’t Sonia alone he is after? How do we handle that? This and more kept roaming free in my head.

I watched him stay quiet, not saying a word, the hunger that I felt a while ago had totally dissolved. Now, all I craved for was for my sister’s safety, and I didn’t mind having to swallow my ego and plead helplessly for his help.

“Please, alpha Xander, I need you to hear her out. She isn’t lying. I can feel her sincerity. Please don’t turn your back on her. I know I have asked too much of you, but please do this for me. I would do anything you want. Please save my sister.” I begged shamelessly

Xander g*****d, rubbing at his forehead. “Why would your father want her killed? That’s his own daughter, for f**k sake! Have you both lost your mind? And this man in question is dead. He was buried right under your nose.”

He was trying to argue with reasons, and I understood.

“She was molested according to Sonia and it’s very possible now that she has resorted to exposing him, he is back to exert his revenge on her.”

“You really are turning every wheel in favour of your sister.”

“You know I would go through any length to protect her.” I reminded him silently on the basis of which our marriage had occurred.

“What if this is only a means for her to get into the palace and commit more havoc?”

I tried to reason on his speculation, but I had gone too far to back out now. “I would bear every punishment that comes my way.” I told him, “all I’m asking for is a chance to keep her around till she births her child. She has only a few weeks till delivery, please.”

I folded my hands in front of him in a plea.

Xander inhaled, “I really do hope you do not regret this.” He said.

“I’m willing to take this risk for my sister. If truly there is someone intending to end her life then the least I can do is keep her safe. And if it’s just her mental health that is at play, I will still do all I can to protect her and her unborn baby.”

With a small smile, he whispered tauntingly, “As your ladyship pleases.”

For the first time since the day broke, I felt relief wash over me.