His Jealousy

“So many dower faces, I thought this was supposed to be a party!” The male’s tone was jovial, but suspicion sparked in his eyes as he looked pointedly at Xavier.

“Dylan,” Xavier façade was firmly back in place as he slid the newcomer a cool smile. “*Sweets* here owes an unpaid debt to the Red Moon Pack. Luckily for her, I’m offering her an opportunity to make amends.”

“Oh,” Dylan’s blonde eyebrows rose in surprise, “Please, go on.”

“I’m offering her an opportunity to wipe the slate clean. A lifetime in exile, gone in exchange for a kiss.”

Dylan threw back his head and barked a bewildered laugh, “With *Lance*? Were you not her type, old friend? It’s a shame you’ve lost your touch so young, Xavi. They probably have a pill for that, you know.”

Lance glowered at the continued slights against his sparkling character, but Xavier took the ribbing in stride. “Perhaps, but that doesn’t change the fact that I’m offering the chance of a lifetime to get back into my good graces and, unfortunatel