Xander never did explain his comment about the guys having my attention. Even though I threw it in as often as possible throughout the night. The night was way less entertaining than I thought it would be. I don’t know what I expected, but I was actually kind of bored with all the people. There was really no confrontation or dirty looks at all. Even Charlene and Olympia left us alone after a polite hello when we walked by them on our way in. Most of the Elders came to say a polite hello and tell me they were glad to see me back from my mission safely. I’m not sure how much they know of the situation, so I kept it to polite ‘thank yous’ and ‘it’s nice to see you again too.’ Elder Bastian and Elder Vincent did not even look in my direction. So much so it was painfully obvious that I was being slighted or ignored. That made me smile.

“I think everyone is up to something or just in shock that you’re here.” Mina mindlinked me when I mentioned my thoughts to her.

“What do you mean? I mean I agree that something is up, but what do you mean they are in shock about me being here?”

“Think from their perspective. If you thought that your biggest threat was sent off on a mission where anything could happen and it would be ruled an accident or a risk of the job. You were told they were being dealt with hours away from here and then they suddenly showed up out of the blue, looking like nothing happened, what would you do?”

because something clearly went sideways or someone lied to me about the situation

go out of their way to be any kind of way to you, nice or mean. They are going to keep their distance

is why Alpha Reggie wanted me here. To see what they would do now that I’m back. Didn’t someone say that the Elders were pushing really hard for a chosen mate for Xander in the last couple

what we know of the Rogue King using witches. There is now someone checking all the food and drinks for magic in case someone is using a spell instead of

“Oh Damn!”

to mindlink and not share right?” Xander says into my ear as

information exchange and check in from each pack. Alpha Reggie did make a point to ask about the developments from Irontooth and the Shadow Pack as soon as we started. I think that was for my benefit and to remind those

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