Chapter 49

I had avoided Xander since the incident where I called out to other wielders.

I had been dreadfully cold the first few days, shivering even though the hot summer days left everyone sweating and searching for shade. Xander had stayed by my side for as long as he could, warming me until I could finally have my own regular and consistent body heat.

But then, duty called him as more and more shifters appeared and, having been proclaimed Lycan King came with its load of responsibilities.

Avoiding Xander became easy with everything happening around us, but it didn’t lessen the guilt deep inside my chest. I was ashamed to have drained him to call forth the wielders. I didn’t know how I had done it, which made me even warier about using that sort of power.

I realized just how much I still had to learn if I ever wanted to control myself.

When Xander left my side for his duties, I moved around the many campsites, inspecting everything and welcoming the rebels. But I mostly spent my time her