Chapter 96

Xander's POV:

Settling back on the couch, I took a deep, calming breath, and relayed to Ragnor about what happened in the last two days, revealing only what was necessary. After I was done, I expected him to ask many questions but all the fucker had to say was, "Is she your mate?"

When I continued giving him a death glare without answering, he glanced at Lucas and cooed up, "Or does it not matter to you too?"

Why did everyone was so obsessed with titles? Was it so hard to accept a relationship outside the mate bond?

Ignoring his mocking smirk, I raised my eyebrow and grunted, "Are you in? Or are you not?"

Leaning his back against the couch, he contemplated for a moment and then shrugged, "I mean, it's not much of a hassle for me. I just have to open a portal and," the pride shone in his eyes as he flaunted, "I can do that even with closed eyes."

From her position, Adeline deadpanned, "I guess you OUGHT to close your eyes while doing magic most of the time. So that doesn't count as a sk