XAVIER
I stared at Hardin's expression, trying to gather whether or not he was joking. He couldn't be serious about this--about turning a perfectly healthy human girl into a werewolf, just because she was my mate.
I raised an eyebrow at him when he did not start laughing. "Are you serious right now?"
"Of course, Xavier."
"It's Alpha Xavier," I corrected, my tone sharp.
Hardin's smile faltered. The tension in the air grew. "Alright, Alpha Xavier," he said as he mockingly bowed his head, "I am afraid I have somehow... hurt your sentiments? I'd like you to know that I had no such intention. I was merely suggesting what I think is best for the pack as I have been doing since the time your father was the Alpha. But you are the Alpha now, and I respect your authority. Forgive me if my sugge
