The Alpha Prince Next Door.

Invitation.

Xavier's POV

The constant ringing and itching of my head and body started again.

Charlie wanted to play; Charlie was the name of my wolf, if I was rude, Charlie was worse, if I was aggressive, Charlie was ruthless, if I was hungry Charlie could eat the whole world.

He became even more aggressive ever since Asteria or whatever her name was moved into our block. I knew what that meant, I knew what it meant to Charlie and to me, but I refused to pay attention to it and that is what pisses Charlie off.

He wants to fend on his desires but I would not let him. Contrary to other wolves, Charlie listened to me. Even though I have no control over what he does, he listened

Talking to her by the door the other day was a hassle because Charlie kept gnawing at me ready to pounce on Asteria. He kept screaming "MINE" into my ears but I paid no mind to him.

That was what caused the constant banging at exactly 1am everyday. Charlie and I always fought.

Whenever Asteria passed my door, Charlie groaned so loudly in me it was painful, but I will be damned if I get caught with a human. Humans were dangerous and untrustworthy. I had experienced it first hand; I had experienced human feelings causing destruction and death to my pack, to my home and I swore never to be caught with a human.

However Charlie doesn't care, whatever he wanted he got, but not this time. Even if we had to fight and wound ourselves every night, I didn't mind. I needed to stay clear of Asteria for my peace of mind and maybe hopefully Charlie would forget about her.

In all my years of living, Charlie has never gnawed so much upon seeing a woman. All the women I had being with, he never disturbed or desired to come out to play, he was always peaceful and quiet letting me behave like I was a normal human being.

Asteria was beautiful no doubt, even without Charlie, I felt disturbed by her because she seemed different. She shined as brightly as the stars which explained her name, I didn't like people like that; people who pretended that all was well with them but were empty on the inside. Asteria was like that.

It didn't take me too long to figure her out, she was wide and outgoing but she was completely different on the inside. I wondered what made her put a facade on around people.

It also didnt help that she knew how to bake. If there was another thing Charlie and I had in common, it was a sweet tooth. Her cakes were mind-blowing, it tasted exactly how my mother's own tasted when she was alive. I could not deny that when I saw it at the door at the crack of dawn, I was surprised but excited, Charlie came out to play that day and we ate it all. I thought it was a simple gesture but then the cakes were coming in different flavors everyday to the extent that each time I woke up I prayed that I was going to see a basket of cakes sitting at my door.

I wondered if she owned a bakery, maybe that was her job.

" You know you can just ask her right?" Charlie taunted.

" No. I'm not gonna" I responded aggressively.

The constant ringing of my bell brought me out of my thoughts. I should not have answered but Charlie had already started dancing within me so I knew it was Asteria.

I pried the door open and I could not help but stare at her, she was indeed beautiful with her dark hair and green eyes, she looked like a goddess indeed.

No! Xavier what the hell are you thinking?

"You are thinking the way you should monkey" Charlie replied.

"f**k off"

" Sorry?" Asteria's asked.

"What?" I asked confused

" You said something"

" I did?" I asked feigning ignorance

" Well maybe I heard wrongly" she commented.

" So what are you doing here?" I asked.

" To see you dickhead" Charlie answered.

I cleared my throat widely to mask the anger I was feeling towards Charlie. I just needed Asteria to leave.

" Did you hear me?" I was pulled out again by Asteria's voice. Why did her voice have to sound so lovely?

" No. What did you say?" I drawled rubbing my eyes tiredly.

" I said do you mind coming over to mine for some drinks. My friends and I are having some later tomorrow evening and you are invited" she replied playing with her fingers. I guess she was nervous around me? Cool.

" Yes" f*****g Charlie.

" Yes?" Asteria asked.

" Yes. No, I mean, no. I'll pass" I replied anger overwhelming me. I was going to kill Charlie for this.

" Oh? Why?" This woman.

" I don't want to" I shrugged not caring how it sounded coming out of my mouth.

Asteria smiled instead as she moved forward. My brows furrowed at her movements, Charlie celebrating and gnawing loudly within me at the proximity. She kept leaning forward while I leaned backwards until she was at the entrance of my door.

She stepped foot about to enter and I shouted "No. What are you doing?"

" What? Oh this? Ptftt just you know trying to feel if the texture of your flooring was as strong as mine you know" did she think I was stupid?

" Yes you are stupid" Charlie answered

" Well it isn't. You can as well leave-" I replied

" Are you always shirtless?"

" What?" I asked completely confused on what she was saying. Her eyes moved from my face down to my chest and raised up back to me. My eyes followed her movements to see what she was talking about. My chest.

" Are you bothered by it?" I asked puffing the chest out more.

" I am" f**k.

" What?" I asked completely not expecting her reply.

" I mean, you are hot. Extremely gorgeous I'm not denying that fact, so yes your broad chest and abs bother me" she responded proudly, her finger pointed finger going in circles towards my stomach. She was extremely different. I was so sure of it now.

Charlie was having a field day with this. The bastard.

" Well I don't care if you are bothered by it. You are the one always coming around me. I can't be in discomfort because of you" I stated firmly

" Oh not to worry, I'm bothered by it yes, but it's a beautiful view, one I don't mind seeing every day" she commented smiling warmly.

She had a beautiful smile. Shut the f**k up Xavier.

" No she actually does" Charlie replied.

Her head leaned in across my neck as she tried to peep into my house. I stood where I was, her shampoo scent overwhelming me and exciting Charlie and maybe me too.

" What are you doing?" I growled into her ear. She didn't shiver away though, she remained where she was.

" It was just as they said" she replied.

My brows raised at her statement.

" Your house is actually bigger than mine. Must be where the ghosts comes from" she continued still staring behind me.

" Yes, it's where the ghosts comes from so you should leave. Run as far as you can away from here" I commented my hands dancing in my sweats pocket; trying to tame Charlie. Asteria needed to leave and she needed to leave fast.

" I'm not afraid of ghosts, they couldn't be more scary than humans don't you think? Plus if all ghosts were as hot as you are, then I'm all for it" she commented smiling proudly.

I could not believe this woman. Who would want to stay willingly in a house rumored to be tommented by ghosts.

" She belongs to you, do you expect her to be afraid of rumors?" Charlie responded.

" She doesn't belong to me" I replied back

" Okay to me then" he countered.

" You are not afraid of ghosts?" I asked Asteria's standing figure.

She shook her head staring so deeply at me. Her eyes had to be the most beautiful eyes I had ever seen and I had seen all.

" What are you afraid of then?" I asked

" You not liking me" she said without missing a beat.

" What?" I asked.

" I'm scared of a lot of things, but right now, I'm scared of you not liking me" she stated again.

" Why would you want me to like you?" I asked completely bewildered at her.

" Just because" she shrugged her shoulders

" Well I'm not going to like you any time soon. I don't like people like you" I commented gravely.

For a brief minute I could see hurt pass through her face and it cracked my heart just a little bit. Charlie all but groaned loudly at me. I had already said it and even if there was a tiny beat of regret, I could not unsay it.

" Well that's going to change soon" she was back to her old self, masking her true emotions with the smile she normally gave. .

" And why's that?" I asked folding my hands as I watched her.

" Because now I'm just going to make you like me beautiful boy see you tomorrow in my house" she tapped my shoulders briefly before walking to hers.

She twirled winking at me before she all but walked into her building. My eyes went to where her fingers touched to see goosebumps arise on it. f**k! This was not good.

" Oh I'm enjoying it"

" Shut up Charlie"

What have I gotten myself into?

I guess I'm going for the drinks then.