Xavier's POV
I pinched the bridge of my nose once the meeting with the council was done. The mimdlink opened before I finished up, it was Dale, as ordered he gave me the place my mate went to hide. She always went there when something bothered her here lately.
I took one last glup of my water and stood up, the perfect way to get rid of my oncoming headache was her scent, or her touch if she'll let me get close.
I walked out of my office, my own men following behind me. Once we arrived at my painting room, I told them I'd be back and to watch the door where her two people were stationed already. They each stood on one side while hers stood on the other.
I finally see her point in having too many people following us around. They looked so compacted in this small hallway. I waved my men o
