Xena
The ups and downs with Xael are driving me crazy. I thought I was ready to give him the benefit of the doubt, for our lifelong friendship and Xaden’s sake, but this hurts. He left to discuss something with Carl. It was supposed to be a few minutes and it’s now dark outside and he is not back. I am smart enough to know that he is with his mate.
I grab my phone when it rings.
“Storm?”
“Did you take my advice?”
“Yes, but your advice is stupid,” I lash out at her, and she laughs.
“It is not going to be easy, but you can’t give up on him and our pack.”
“So, I should tolerate him cheating?”
“Do you have confirmation?”
I don’t respond. I don’t need confirmation. Xael is taking me for granted. He hurts me and runs back to apologize. Like an i***t I keep forgiving him.
“I will take
