REN "Alpha mate, your—” “You can call me, Ren, Ross. You’ve been so helpful today. Thank you again for picking up my suit. What can I do for you?” Ren touched the young shifter on his shoulder, making him duck his head shyly. “Yes, Ren. Alexandra told me to come tell you that Takashi will arrive shortly.” Ross smiled politely, then hurried back downstairs when Alexandra bellowed for him to run another errand. “That boy needs two more hands.” Ren laughed, closing the door. “Or legs.” Xavier held Ren from behind while he fixed his hair in the bathroom mirror. “Alexandra runs him to death. But Jeffrey is grooming him to be an enforcer, so he’s paying his dues.” “I haven’t encountered many children, but I like him.” Ren smiled, leaning back against Xavier's firm chest. “He’s a good

