Alyssa POV
"Xavier," my tone was sharp, causing my husband to look at me with a heavy scowl. Sit back down. Theodore, please ignore him. "
My husband looked mutinous as he slowly and carefully took his seat. An omega emptied the table, while another came past with the second course. The tension in the air was thick, but I ignored it, determined to see this night through. If Xavier didn't get a hold of himself soon, I would be forced to become even angrier than I already was. He needed to show me that he was capable of change.
"If my mate can help take the pain, isn't that a good thing?" I said, eyeing Xavier, whose expression was guarded.
"Yes," Theodore's voice was terse as he seated himself. "However, it only takes away some of the pain, not all of it."
I nodded, biting into the
