So why was she acting like a freaking teenager with a crush on her teacher? Pathetic. Really, he was her husband, her mate, but he seemed so near yet so far.
Pathetic.
Sensing Xeon's movement to walk by her side, Mathena gave herself a mental shake and squared her shoulders. Time to start acting like a mature, powerful witch who could find Xeon's mate in no time.
Whatever the hell that means.
"Where did you go?" she demanded.
His cool glance slashed in her direction. "I disposed of the bodies."
"Of what?"
"Stephen was right," Xeon continued smoothly. "They were ferals. They were here guarding Eldar's portal. All three of them. You should have known this because it's you who opens the mortal as your exit point."
"How many times do I have to tell you that-"
"Stop and just walk. I do
