"Xan, what are you doing here?" I ask him. Not at all surprised by his visit. He is the only one that knows of my secret hobby.
"I see you are busy." He takes the scene in. looking around he spots John.
"You knew I was before you came in here. What do you want Xan?" I walk back to the table, putting the hammer down I wait for him to speak.
I already know what he is going to say. My beta and best friend, forever the voice of reasoning.
"You can't kill him." He folds his arms and shakes his head.
"We both I know I can." I reply blandly.
"You are not thinking straight. If you kill him you might as well forget any trade or friendship with them.
Alpha Beau might lack self-control but he will never stand for one of his own killed under his nose." He explains.
John is still whimpering bu
