ALPHA XAVIER POV

I managed to maintain my conversation with Alanna, but my wolf was trying to figure out fragments of the bond I still share with Isabel and was reaching out for her.

"I'm sorry Alanna, I need to do some house cleaning. If you don't mind excusing me for a moment." I left her in the bedchamber, not waiting for her to acknowledge. I've been a fool, thinking I was invincible and allowed different kingdoms to fix their hook on me.

"Oh, on second thought." I came back quickly into the bedchamber. "I have a job for you."

"I don't think I want to get involved in the...