Chapter 51: A Different Kind of Blackmail

(Xander POV)

“Mate,” the she-wolf repeated, this time with a slight edge to her voice.

I looked at the she-wolf in complete confusion. Why was she identifying herself as my mate? I certainly did not feel a mate bond pull to her. I asked my wolf what he thought, but he was just as confused as I was.

I checked my hands for open wounds, silently wondering if I had gotten something on my hands or in my system that would explain this situation. However, I dismissed the thought as quickly as it came to me.

“I’m sorry, who are you?” I asked.

“You don’t remember me, do you?” the she-wolf asked, almost bitterly.

“No, I don’t.”

“Well, I recommend you start remembering fast, because I’m best friends with Piper and I’m sure she is going to have a lot of questions about us.”

Best friends with Piper?

That did not make any sense. She looked to be a little older than both Piper and I. Plus, I had not met any of Piper’s friends at Moon Shadow. Heck, I did not even know if she had any friends b