“Alright!” Rick responded and eventually walked out of the room. He probably didn't expect me to say that.

I found myself moving closer to Xavier.

I should be happy, actually, that Xavier was sick, but I'm not at all close to that. Is it because he's my mate?

Damn!! The stupid mate bond will keep getting in the way until I'm able to reject him.

But who could have poisoned him? Philip? Everything was happening so fast. Philip must be tired of playing the games and want to end it.

Then I'm not safe as well. If Xavier can be poisoned, then I'm the next. Or maybe I've been getting...