Ren bounded from his large desk in his and Xavier's office when Bell exploded through the door with Ruxs close behind. “Bell, calm down.” Ruxs said in his rumbling bass. “I’m sure none of what happened was Ren's fault.” Bell ignored that statement. “Ren what in the hell is going on? Ruxs and I were practically ambushed coming out of dinner.” “It’s nothing to be worked up about. I believe we’ve contained the situation for the most part. Takashi went with some guards to inspect a coven in Portland. He should be back in a moment now.” Ren said checking his watch. “I’m sorry we didn’t have time to brief you sooner. But, we didn’t think it wise to disrupt your mating again.” “Disrupt it for what? What situation?” Bell bit out. “Just say what’s going on now, Ren. Is there news on Alessa

