Arias pov In a flash Xander was front us pulling me away from Marcus “who gave you right to touch what’s mine” his tone was harsh, his eyes flashed golden, which cold only mean one thing his wolf is at the surface. One wrong move something terrible is going to happen. “He didnt do anything wrong, I” I try to tell Xander but he cuts me off. “I was talking him” “Yours?” Marcus raised a brow. “I may be missing something but, aria isnt some toy you own” Marcus states. I love how he’s trying to stand up for me, and Xander is so wrong for what he said but I just can’t find it in myself to mad at him. I don’t know if it’s the pregnancy hormones but I kind of like that he’s calling me his. “Marcus” I warn when Xander’s eyes flashed golden again. I turn to Marcus who’s trying his best to look furious but I can see how hard he’s trying to stop his lips from twitching something tells me he’s trying to get under Xander’s skin and If he keeps up with his words Xander’s wolf may take over a

Xander’s POV“It’s very dangerous, Xander,” Caine says; his usual irritating grin is nowhere to be found.“I know,” I state, fighting the urge to take down the bun on my head and run my fingers through my hair.“So, we shouldn’t bring him here; we should kill him on the spot.”“Don’t worry about that; I have everything under control, man. Plus, we’re not bringing him into the pack's close people.”“Look, Xander, I know you’re smart and strong, but this guy could be really dangerous. What if things don’t go as planned?” Caine was never caring—at least that’s what I thought. So, him showing some care about my safety is a little funny, and I couldn’t help but smile.“What the heck is funny, Xander? I’m trying to be logical here. We’re going to do this as anonymously as possible. But if we bring him with us, his people will come find him. It’s not because I’m scared or anything, but you have a mate now, Xander; you need to think about their safety.”“I do every single day. I know what I’m