After whispering my threat into Xavier's ear I unwound my arms and legs from around him and stood in front of him.

His eyes were narrowed at me and he grabbed my face in one of his rough hands, leaning towards my ear he whispered back huskily, "I'd like to see you try, Love."

"You think I won't be ab-"

"Your Highness, I am so glad that you have finally arrived and is that a guest with you?"

I peaked over Xavier's large shoulder and saw a tall and skinny, elderly werewolf. His hair was brown with streaks of white and his face was wrinkled. His green eyes shone excitedly...