Chapter 54 - The Three Of Us

• Once we rejoined the group and immersed ourselves in the conversations, I noticed Elyon casting furtive glances my way. I wasn't sure how to interpret this. I worried Xena would notice it too and mention it, or worse yet, curse me about it later. Today wasn't going well for me; I felt like everything was making my life difficult.
• Then a plan came to mind. If Alex caught me in a compromising situation with Elyon, he could end up despising me and expelling me from the pack. This would grant me freedom without any looming threats. The idea excited me, as I had nothing to lose and everything to gain by becoming a rogue or lone wolf.
• Since there was no love between Alex and myself, parting ways wouldn't be difficult for either of us. Moreover, infidelity provided an acceptable justification for rejecting a Luna. On the other hand, given the mate bond, killing me would weaken him. That's not something I needed to worry about at this time.