Xander's pov
"You took your sweet time" was the gruff comment Grand Uncle Ruldus made as soon as I entered the room.
Xander's pov"All rise" the court herald boomed in a loud timbre and we all stood solemnly. Almost immediately, the members of the council strode in majestically with airs of confidence, pride and aged wisdom. The acted like they owned the place. Well, technically they did but still...
Xander's povThe whole room erupted in rowdy disagreements and sides were taken as sides argued against other sides. Ben and I sat amidst the chaos and observed. Silence in such a situation was the best response.
Xander's povThe tension in the room completely shifted and focused on our one uninvited guest. The difference this time was he couldn't be killed and his body discarded like the silly human of earlier in the day.
Elle's povI walked through one of the secret pathways in Xander's estate greatly missing him as he was away on council business. I prayed he was safe and his plans were successful.
Xander's povThis morning had been intense. I was so not expecting Elle to react that way. The funny part is I don't even know what I had done wrong. I did not think of her as weak. At all. She was actually much stronger than the rest of us. Or maybe, in a way, her strength was her weakness.
Xander's pov"Oh Xander!!" Elle exclaimed and threw herself at me, encasing me in a very warm and very comfortable hug taking me by surprise.O
Xander's povThe last month with Elle had been the best of my life. Being bonded; soul bonded with her was the most incredible feeling in the world. I could feel what she felt and she could feel mine. I could listen to her thoughts and she could listen to mine. We were one. Truly one.
Xander's povMy heart was racing, my pulse was throbbing, my hands were clammy, a few beads of sweat decorated my forehead and the mixture of fear and anger coursing through my veins made me nauseous.
Xander's pov, year, 1753Hectic. Life was hectic. That was as best as I could describe the past weeks and my life in general.My Elle. I had al
Xander's povMy heart was racing, my pulse was throbbing, my hands were clammy, a few beads of sweat decorated my forehead and the mixture of fear and anger coursing through my veins made me nauseous.
Xander's povThe last month with Elle had been the best of my life. Being bonded; soul bonded with her was the most incredible feeling in the world. I could feel what she felt and she could feel mine. I could listen to her thoughts and she could listen to mine. We were one. Truly one.
Xander's pov"Oh Xander!!" Elle exclaimed and threw herself at me, encasing me in a very warm and very comfortable hug taking me by surprise.O
Xander's povThis morning had been intense. I was so not expecting Elle to react that way. The funny part is I don't even know what I had done wrong. I did not think of her as weak. At all. She was actually much stronger than the rest of us. Or maybe, in a way, her strength was her weakness.
Elle's povI walked through one of the secret pathways in Xander's estate greatly missing him as he was away on council business. I prayed he was safe and his plans were successful.
Xander's povThe tension in the room completely shifted and focused on our one uninvited guest. The difference this time was he couldn't be killed and his body discarded like the silly human of earlier in the day.
Xander's povThe whole room erupted in rowdy disagreements and sides were taken as sides argued against other sides. Ben and I sat amidst the chaos and observed. Silence in such a situation was the best response.
Xander's pov"All rise" the court herald boomed in a loud timbre and we all stood solemnly. Almost immediately, the members of the council strode in majestically with airs of confidence, pride and aged wisdom. The acted like they owned the place. Well, technically they did but still...