Xander’s POV That first night that Lucy stayed in bed with us was horrible. Neither one of us got any sleep. She was every which way in bed. Finally, at four am I couldn’t do it anymore and got out of bed and went to my office. When I sat down at my desk, I found an envelope addressed to me. I ripped it open to see who left it. Alpha, Well, the other night didn’t go as planned. Your beta wasn’t supposed to be killed. They were supposed to take your mate. I wanted you to feel it every time I took her. I want you to suffer just as your family has made me suffer. I must admit that when I bought Sophia as a toddler, I had no clue that she would be mated to you, and I had no idea what you would do to me, but my patience will be worth it in the end. To know that you have suffered the loss

