Xavier POV
I can't believe that a rogue dared to trespass onto my territory. Even as I mind-linked Thomas, I knew it would be too late for him to get here in time. I had to take care of it. I hesitated to shift in front of Alyssa, knowing that doing so would mean my secret would be out. I watched her run with a sigh of relief after she struck the rogue with a large branch and immediately took the opportunity to transform into my large black wolf. I tackled it, growling loudly in my throat. How dare they try and threaten the life of my mate, her safety? My anger rose to the surface and I began to fight it in earnest, clawing and snapping my jaws at it, grateful that Alyssa was not there to see it. I caught a whiff of her scent and my spirits sank. Why had she come back? I saw her staring a
