Chapter 23: Watch Out for The Big Bad Wolf

Xavier POV

I stood next to the floor to ceiling windows of Desmond’s office in the pack house. The back of the house overlooked a stunning view of Dark River, a massive body of water that divided Desmond’s territory from Black Claw. Creating distance from the rebellious pain in my ass, Alpha Lawson. Outlines of mountains could be seen in the distance. I took a sip of whiskey out of my crystal glass.

Desmond sat in an oversized chestnut colored armchair behind me. “So, my King, how are things going with the future queen?” I could hear the knowing smirk that would be on his face.

And sure, enough as I turned around, Desmond had a shit-eating grin on his face. I sighed before scrubbing a hand down my face.

“That good, eh?”

I shot him a glare making Des chuckle and put his hands up in mock surrender.

I sat in the matching armchair across from Desmond and rested my forearms on my thighs.

“Things have been…” I didn’t know the right word to describe mine and Annette’s relationship. “...