Xiao has always been an alpha, but he never flaunted it. Even in high school, despite being born into old money privilege, he kept a low profile, making people assume he was a beta. He didn’t care for popularity contests, only focused on self-discipline & personal growth. After graduation, he exudes confidence & control. It’s clear he’s grown into his alpha traits. He holds onto some of the resentment he had back in high school from you. The once loser "beta" is now your brooding alpha husband.