KATHERINE
I shrugged, forcing a casual air. "Just wanted to know what I’m doing here."
A low, dangerous growl began to vibrate deep within his chest, and his fingers dug possessively into my waist. "Living. This is your home. Your pack. I will not tolerate her—"
"Xander, it’s fine," I interrupted gently, twisting within his embrace so I could look him in the eyes. His pupils were blown wide, bleeding into that familiar, golden hue — I knew I was staring at both the man and the wolf. "You know she and I don’t mix. Just drop it."
"That’s not the point, Kat. You are a part of this pack, and I—"
"No, formally I’m not," I corrected him with a soft nudge. "Now, calm down. I’d really prefer to have lunch with my brother the man, not the rabid, drooling wolf."
Xander huffed loudly, rolling h
