Chapter 85: Staking His Claim

"You're welcome to stay as our guest," Xander said to Rolph. "You can meet us for dinner, and Elias and I will accompany her." Xander gave my hand a gentle squeeze. "I know that Kalyssa is interested in learning more about her people."

"Just understand," I added. "I'm not going to hear you out as a potential Mate. As I said, I'm happy here, and I'm not leaving."

"Where shall I meet you and what time?" he asked, addressing only me.

"In the small conference room," Xander interjected. "We'll be there at six o'clock. It won't be a formal affair."

One corner of Roth's lips curled into a smile, clearly amused. "I'll be there."

After he left and was out of earshot, Xander turned to face me. "He'll take you over my dead body!" Xander yelled. "If he thinks he can just come in here and take you as his Mate, then he has another thing coming!"

"Xander, calm down!"

"I will not calm down!" he yelled. "Do you really want to go out with this guy?"

"What do you think?" I rolled my eyes, letting out a d