*Max POV* When I heard that Xander was in the hospital, I about lost it. My best friend didn't deserve any of this pain. I knew that Steven more than likely was the cause of this pain, but when I went to see Xander and he told me that the pain he was feeling and had received was from his mate bond. I was shocked. I had never seen the mate bond so strong before. I knew we as werewolves felt each other's feelings and pain, but never to this extent. Fran came with me and we called Zora. She told us she would come as soon as she could. "Xander, I'm worried about you man." I said with concern. "Why would you be so concerned, I'm just your Alpha Max." he said gruffly. I just shook my head in disappointment. Steven must have done something to him again. I had noticed that Steven started coming o