Chapter 24 - Devin

This is torture.  Pure, agonizing, prolonged, and exquisite tortue.  Xander and I are seated next to each other at the high table, in the place of honor on the left of the Alpha.  The meal before us is sumptuous and unending.  We are offered the choicest selections, after the alpha and luna, by gracious omegas.  Both men and women shoot us seductive and flirtatious glances and smiles as they place plate upon plate in front of us.  They know that Xander and I are unmated and they are hoping that they will fit the bill or at least be able to warm our beds for a time.

Meanwhile, my mate is right beside me.  He speaks amicably with Charlie’s father, whose position he will be taking tonight.  Though Xander was not trained to become a Delta, he is a fierce and skilled warrior.  He will make an excellent Delta.  Charlie’s father will help to train him on the fine