CHAPTER 33— A NEW ENEMY

They took Xavier to his office where Elizabeth and Kail were already seated and when Gabriel and Hayden sat, Xavier kept standing with folded arms. “What is the point of this meeting?”

“You should've been glad to come, but instead you were being lured by the damn devil. Don't tell me you're putting her over your pack, Kaheel.”

“And what if I am, father? My pack betrayed me by hurting my mate already…next time, they could do worst.”

“And that's why you think it isn't relevant to attend meetings anymore…? That witch needs to be sent bac—”

“Hayden…” Elizabeth's eyes glowered at him, and immediately his lips were sealed in a thin line. “Did you remember what happened last night? Mess up again and it'll be worst…do what you should because I'm certain that you feel guilty. That's exactly why you've been acting up.”

“I don't feel guilt—”

“Hayden…” Elizabeth sighed, frustration buried shallowly in the sound. “What did you tell me last night? It seems you lied in order to crawl your way back i