Chapter 11: Best Distraction Ever

XANDER:

It was Xaden’s idea to make it to confinement. Pulling a little last minute trick on Emerald’s pants was also irresistibly easy. He confined us like we wanted because wherever Mae Holden is, we will always be. Our matebond is strong, unbreakable.

I walk into the room and it’s the first time I’m beholding her face up close. She’s insanely beautiful, and it’s not-in-your-everyday kind of way.

When the professor locks the door behind him, Xaden draws to our mate.

“What happened out there, Mae?” he grits in a quiet voice.

“I didn’t die.”

“Why?”

“We have sky gods for a reason. Ask them.”

Xaden grabs her elbow, threatening her with his jarring gaze. “Mae, you know exactly what happened out there. Or is this also another lie?”

“Fuck off, Xaden.” She glares at him like her eyes are the most lethal poisons to exist.

“You know? It will be wise to save your energy and hers,” I say, easing up the tension brewing like a storm.

He snaps, “Are you seriously telling me to fuck of