Author Henry's face flushed crimson immediately. He never expected his nighttime meat theft would become public knowledge so quickly. The embarrassment was written across his features as he desperately wished the ground would open up and swallow him whole. "I just wanted to speak with Lorelei about private matters," Zayden blurted out defensively. Xander responded with a low chuckle, his ruggedly handsome face twisting into a mocking expression as he towered over the shameless man before him. "Do you honestly believe Lorelei has private matters to discuss with you?" Xander's voice carried the edge of a growl. "I've only known her for two days, and even I can tell she despises you. If you had any dignity as a wolfwere, you'd keep your distance and stop harassing her." Hi

