Elise Pov

" Jason," I whispered, my heart skipping two beats. This wasn't good. I could smell his presence, at the entrance of the mating room. I glanced nervously at Xander, unsure of the next steps.

I stilled at the aura of the room, a looming danger filling the once romantic air. Xander's expression was grim and dangerous as he stared at the entrance. It was as though he wanted to tear into shreds whoever was at the door.

It clicked, however.

I cursed my nervousness at mentioning Jason's ...