XANDER'S POV
"Do you need me to stay?" Elias asked as he helped me set a flame to the last of six candles, and I shook my head.
"No, Elias. There'll be no need for that. This is something I have to do on my own," I replied, walking over to the circle of candles. Elias hesitated for a bit before nodding reluctantly.
"If you say so. Although, alpha—" Elias called, and I rolled my eyes.
"Elias, what's with the formalities? I told you to call me by my name," I said, and he nodded.
"Yeah, I remember. Well, Alec, or is it Xander? Which of the above?" Elias asked, and I felt my lips pull into a smile as a thought crossed my mind.
"Just stick to Alec, Elias. Xander is reserved for a special someone" I said, and Elias shook his head as he chuckled.
"Goddess, you really have it bad, don't you
