Alpha Xander

Chapter 2

Xander's POV

Her surprised expression mirrors my own as I stare at the woman in front of me.  I did not expect her to be here.  If I had I would have sent someone else to escort Kyle to the infirmary.  Realizing that I've been staring, I immediately blink my eyes to clear my thoughts away.  Clearing my throat, I look down to avoid seeing her as I help guide Kyle over to the nearest bed.

With my peripherals, I can see her moving around the desk to come over to us.  "What happened?"

"Just an accident during training," I respond gruffly without looking at her.  It's so hard being around her.  My whole being is drawn to her like a moth to the flame.  It's not just the mate bond either.  She is admittedly gorgeous.  Her petite frame and large, brown doe eyes make her look so innocent.  Her olive skin looks smooth and supple, making me want to run my hands all over her.  Her luscious raven locks are shiny and silky, falling down her back in soft waves.  She looks a bit exotic and wild with her dark mane.  And her curves... oh my Goddess.... Her curves are to die for. 

Damn it.  I need to stop thinking about her.  "Do you know how to set bones?" I ask as I try to distract myself from where my thoughts were taking me.

"Of course," she replies softly after clearing her throat.  It's obvious that she's uncomfortable with the situation too.  Though, that's probably all my fault. 

"You think?" my wolf responds sarcastically.  I roll my eyes before he continues.  "If you would stop being such a stubborn asshole, we would be happy and with our mate and you wouldn't have to worry about things being uncomfortable."  He stresses the last word and my jaw clenches in annoyance. 

Ever since Cassia showed up, my wolf and I argue a lot.  He says I'm stubborn, but he's worse.  My attention is drawn away when I hear Kyle's voice as he speaks to Cassia.  "Has anyone ever told you that you're gorgeous?"

She immediately blushes as the blood rushes to her cheeks at the compliment.  I smack him upside the head as I scold, "Hit on someone your own age."  After all, Kyle is only seventeen whereas my mate looks to be in her early to mid twenties.

Kyle instantly makes a face at me as he gestures towards Cassia.  "But look at her!"  I frown at him and his persistence.  "There's no way you don't agree with me," he insists.

Quickly giving my mate a sideways glance, I can see that the red of her cheeks has deepened.  "Enough Kyle.  You're embarrassing her.  Let her work."

He shrug as he mumbles, "If she's embarrassed then maybe she needs to get compliments more often." 

I feel my irritation growing as my jaw clenches.  "He's right, you know?  Our mate is gorgeous.  And she definitely deserves more compliments," my wolf sighs with content as he can't take his eyes off her.  Suddenly, his lips curl into a snarl as he continues, "But she should only get those compliments from us."

I inwardly roll my eyes before questioning aloud, "Are we about done here?"

Cassia hastily finishes off the final touches before raising her hands.  "Yep!  You're all good to go!"

Giving a curt nod, I help Kyle into a standing position.  "Thanks," I remark before leading him out of the room as he shoots a wink over his shoulder at her.  I hasten our steps and we are finally out of the room.

*****

After I drop Kyle off, I go to my office to work.  I've been using my home office more and more lately since Cassia has moved into my pack house.  My pack is known as the Eclipse Pack and have their own living quarters separate from the packs of my brothers.  My Gamma Carlos and his younger sister Elena had helped her move in as soon as she was discharged from the infirmary after the battle.  Carlos has been helping with that a lot lately since the packless wolves have also been in the process of moving into the city.