Chapter 17 Upon arriving home , Alpha Xavier caught the scent of his mother , Elinor , seething with anger as she sat on the couch . His brows furrowed , his instincts sensing that something was amiss . Mum , whats goin on ? Why are yer all riled up ? he inquired , his concern evident . Elinor turned to him , her voice dripping with frustration . Xavier , that Bella Moonshadow is without honor . We underestimated er greatly ! she snarled . Confusion clouded Xaviers thoughts , a growl rumbling deep in his chest . Ye went after er ? he questioned . Elinor shook her head , the contempt evident in her expression . Nay , she came t me . This very mornin , she barged in demandin a hundred million dollars , she revealed , her words laced with venom . Xavier knew his mother had no fondness for Bella and was eager to discredit her . Why in the name of the moon would she ask fer that much coin ? Xavier asked , trying to unravel the tangled web of deceit . Shes clearly covetous of her former life since divorcin ye , Xavier . She mustve seen the might of our pack and the bond form with Samantha . Now shes tryin t extort me , Elinor explained , her voice seething with resentment . She threatened to expose Samanthas previous pregnancy and tarnish our reputation if we didnt comply . Xaviers anger flared , his wolf clawing to break free as he absorbed the gravity of the situation . Bella had crossed a line , and his fangs bared as he vowed to deal with her accordingly . Elinor could sense his fury , her voice urgent . Xavier , Bella Moonshadow is nothin but a vile creature . We cannae let er carry out er threats . Ye must find a way t chase er out of our territory , so she never sets foot again , she pressed , her words speaking of revenge and banishment . Xavier nodded , the weight of the situation settling upon his shoulders . I ken , Mum . Dinnae ye fret . Ill handle this , I promise , he reassured her , his voice deep and resolute . Just as he was contemplating his next move , Xaviers phone buzzed , indicating a new message . He glanced at his screen , his nostrils flaring with anticipation . It was a notification about his bank card . Yer card endin **** has been charged $ 20,000 , the message read . Surprised by the sudden development , Xavier wondered why Bella would dare to use his card . It struck him then , a realization that she must be in dire need of money . Another text arrived swiftly , stating , Yer card endin **** has transferred $ 50,000 . Xavier pondered the turn of events and quickly dialed his beta , Carl . Delve into Bellas circumstances . Discover if shes facin any urgent monetary needs , he commanded . Alpha Xavier , I was about to reach ye concernin that matter , Carl replied hastily . Her uncle is gravely ill , 1/3 A Chapter 17 bein treated in the hospital . Heard he be in need of a kidney transplant . Xavier absorbed this information , realizing that Bellas actions might be driven by genuine family concerns . Very well , actively search for potential kidney donors , he instructed his beta . Ending the call , he swiftly made his way to the hospital . Arriving at Georges hospital room , Xavier noticed Carls presence , holding a fruit basket and speaking on the phone with evident worry . Where are ye ? Ye went home ? Which hospital ? he urgently questioned . Once Carl ended the call , he greeted Xavier with a smile . Alpha Xavier , what an unexpected coincidence ! Be ye here to visit someone as well ? he asked , feigning innocence . Xavier couldnt shake off the discomfort he felt in Carls presence . What brings ye here , Beta Carl ? he inquired , his tone laced with suspicion . Carl maintained his smile , seemingly oblivious to Xaviers unease . My mates uncle is gravely ill . Thought Id visit and build a bond with im , he explained , masking his true intentions . Xaviers face darkened , understanding the implications of Carls words . It was clear whom Carl considered his mate . Suppressing his rising fury , Xavier chose not to enter the packhouse . Instead , he turned on his heel and left the meeting area . He positioned himself at the entrance and patiently waited . After half an hour , he spotted Bella hurrying in with a thermos in her hands . Xavier approached her , halting her in her tracks . Did ye ask me mother fer money ? he growled , his voice demanding answers . Bella took a step back , her eyes flashing with defiance . Aye , have ye gone mad ? she spat . Her defiance only stoked Xaviers growing frustration . After simmering with pent up rage for far too long , his tone turned harsher . Quit playin games , Bella Moonshadow . If yere in need of money , just say it . Why resort t underhanded schemes behind me back ? he accused , his voice laced with betrayal . Confusion mixed with anger on Bellas face . What in the moons name are ye talkin about , Alpha Xavier ? Explain yerself ! she demanded , her tone sharp . Xavier remembered the bitter divorce , the fact that Bella had left their pack empty handed . The memories flooded back , reigniting the pain . Bella Moonshadow , I willnae let ye manipulate me any longer . Even if ye had t beg , Id refuse ye a single penny . Yere wastin yer effort , understand ? he declared firmly , his voice tinged with icy resolve . Bellas laughter abruptly ceased , replaced with a sneer . I never had any faith in ye , Alpha Xavier . I never will , she spat , her words dripping with disdain . Her words etched into Xaviers soul like a poison , shattering the last remnants of his illusions . Bella remembered their past as vividly as he did , and she held no love or respect for it . And then came the final blow . Her outright denial of ever asking his mother for money made his heart ache . It left him feeling manipulated , entangled in some elaborate plot . A hundred questions raced through Xaviers mind , his doubts gnawing at him . Had he been blind to the 2/3 12:36 Sat , 15 Mar 0 Chapter 17 73 % truth about Bella all along ? Was it possible she hadnt approached his mother ? Could she have been framed ? The certainty in Bellas eyes as she denied needing his money left Xavier drowning in uncertainty Recalling his mothers words , the recording , and now Bellas denial , he felt like he was stumbling through a thick fog , unable to grasp the truth . Dejected and confused , Xavier was left to wrestle with a whirlwind of emotions , his mind consumed by thoughts that refused to settle . Why did it have to come to this ? How did it all go so wrong ? he silently lamented , his heart heavy with the brutal reality . Her scorn and ridiculing were unfathomable , slicing deeper than any physical pain . He was at a loss , grappling with her hostility and the mounting uncertainty surrounding her actions . 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