Xavier's POV My aura slipped out at how mad I now was. Her body froze mid-step, even from forty feet away I could see her tense up and take in a breath. I'll be damned if she's going inside without talking to me like an adult. I got up to my feet, Asher still seated near me, a small whimper left the little guy as he looked at me. "I'll take you to the pound if you don't go do your job." I threatened him, even though I was sure that he had no clue what I meant. However, he got to his feet and darted over to where his owner was. Good boy, he knows his place. Unlike Esme. Arriving at her side on the steps, I took note of my men opening the gates by the driveway, a few black cars came through and went around the fountain and parked in front of the castle. The council. "Release me from you