Xavier's POV I am shocked by how much we have learned from Bernard. The possible involvement of The Shaddow Lake pack is a surprise. We have never been best friends, but we have been allies for centuries. I knew Alpha Aaron liked the ladies, and there had been rumours of him liking it rough. Aiden is the same age as Briar, and she has said before that he gives her the creeps. The thought of him touching her makes me feel sick, Jacob and Matty will have to keep an eye on him at school. I opened my bedroom door quietly, not wanting to wake Briar, but my kitten was already wide awake and her laptop was open, "baby why aren't you asleep?" I walked over and grabbed her face, kissing her deeply,"I was hoping I would be able to wake you up". She grins, "how could I sleep knowing you were out ha