Xander's rut lasted for a week. Obviously. He had no one to get through so it was longer than usual. The Alpha couldn't take it anymore after the sixth day but he managed to pull through when Aria called him. It was as if she felt he was in pain and needed her help.
His food was placed in the tray outside of the door as usual. It was Keith's duty but on the second day, he smelled her. Sweet and delicate. The smell made it even more impossible for him but Xander managed not to break down the door and claim her. His bed, however, had taken a beating because of it though.
The Alpha exhaled deeply when he looked around. He never realised that he would miss sitting in his own study room. As his eyes roamed around the room his eyes fell on the book lying on the couch. It was Taylors. He had al
