Dylan had his back turned towards Xavier while he stared straight ahead, patiently waiting for Xavier’s response to his question.
“One of my patrol warriors got a whiff of your scent,” Xavier grunted. “The news is already spreading like wildfire in the pack about Alyssa being picked as your mate during the selection ceremony and he thought I should know you’re here.”
“You mean Tony told you,” Dylan retorted. “You don’t have to lie. I know it’s Tony who patrols this border since his cabin is a few miles down from here.”
Xavier nodded sombrely.
“Yeah it was Tony but he didn’t want me to tell you,” Xavier admitted.
He walked closer to where Dylan was standing and put a hand on Dylan’s shoulder.
“Are you….OK?” Xavier asked uncertainly. “I know it’s a little weird…. The elders choosin
