Of course, I know Xavier’s concern is about the reason behind my leaving and not Kai outside my door. "What?" I cut him off, my voice sharp, accusatory, and thick with forced panic. "You couldn't wait to brag about our night to-” I almost slip and say, Kai. If I mention Kai by name right now, Xavier will wonder why I'm suddenly concerned about his reaction, not to mention V outside with his beta instincts.
Thank goodness Zia isn't here. She has retreated to that quiet place within us, the place she goes when she leaves the front of my mind. I don't fully understand where it is, only that it feels peaceful there, as though she can simply bask in the Moon Goddess's presence without the noise of the world reaching her, she had explained to me.
“-others?"
"What?" Xavier replies, genuine con
