Michael's POV
I just sat there on my bed. I didn't know what to do. Should I go to him and apologize? What was my fault in this? I didn't want to be marked either, but I didn't have another choice. This mark is the only reason why I am alive.
Suddenly, the door of my room opened. I looked up and saw the head alpha, James, enter my room. He maintained his distance like he was scared, which confused me. He was never like this. Why is he scared right now?
"Everything alright, head alpha?" I asked as I tried to get up from the bed, but he raised his hand and stopped me. "Don't come near me. Xander is already angry, and if he comes to know that another alpha got closer to you, then he will be out of control," he said. I nodded and went back to my bed.
"I came here to talk."
"Talk about what, head alpha?" I am scared because I think I know what he wants to talk about.
"You know, what I want to talk about, Michael"
"I don't know-"
"Stop pretending! Stop pretending that the alpha that gave you a mark is alive! You told me this yourself, you told me that you killed him!"
"I tried! I tried to kill him, but I couldn't! If I was successful then this mark wouldn't be on my fucking neck!"
"Does he know?"
"Know what?"
"How did you get that mark on your neck, Michael"
"No, he doesn't."
"Why didn't you tell him?! He is your mate! Do you have any idea how much he is hurting-"
"Yes, I know! I can't feel him hurting, but Xander has been bad at masking his pain in his eyes. I have been seeing him since his teenage years. I know he has been bad at masking his pain, and I also know how much pain he must be in right now. I know your son, head alpha. Your son is my mate, head alpha," I told in a cold voice. I have never spoken to him in this voice, maybe that's why he looked surprised, I guess, but I couldn't hold back. I know I am at fault, but he can't tell me that I don't understand his pain or know how much pain I put him into right now. I know it all.
"You can leave, head alpha. I want to stay alone," I said without looking at him.
"Michael-"
"Please, head alpha. You should be with your son," I got up from the bed. As soon as I got up, he backed away.
"Michael, please listen to me. I didn't mean it that way-"
"Your son needs you right now. Please, stay with him." I went to the washroom after telling him this.
I think he left because I heard the door close. I just wanted to be alone right now.