A small part of her suspected Damian knew what Xander knew.
A store employee planted a hand in her chest when she tried to move into the secured area where Xander was.
After all, the thought of kicking the annoying woman, Toni, out of Xander's bed and apartment sounded really appealing.
After her conversation with Xander, she couldn't help wondering if there was something more that made Darian seek her out or made her willing to humor him.
After the exchange in the immortal world, she knew Sofi was on no good terms with Xander.
After the months he spent making sure no one killed the new Black God before Jonny found his footing, Xander began to think he might've …forgotten something.
And if it is Xander, maybe the Others want something from Xander that Xander himself doesn't know he can do for them.
As long as this Natural didn't show up in Xander's house, he was going to let her go.
As she hacked at a young tree, she thought of Xander's words.
Ashley was okay, and Jessi would do anything to keep her that way, even if it meant robbing some stranger named Xander.
Aware of his dirty appearance, Xander wiped his hands on his worn breeches.
Basically, he trusts me fifty percent of the time, Xander fifty percent of the time, and no one else.
Being with someone who seemed normal helped her relax, though she wasn't able to forget he had something to do with Xander.
Bianca and Sofi shared a look before Sofi said grudgingly, "Xander brought you."
Both of them had an interest in Xander's life, one out of spite and the other out of a sense of shared history.
Break out those fangs, Xander.
But Xander's enhanced eyesight was able to see one half of the strange interaction.
By the way, Xander, you can get your own damn coffee.
California sunlight and an ocean breeze streamed in through open windows of Xander's spacious condo.
Dammit, Xander, Sofi muttered.
Darian looked at Xander, unable to determine what game the Original Being played.
Darian nodded to the Guardians present, most of which left quickly at Xander's appearance.
Darian strode forward, Xander forgotten as he focused on the two women.
Disappointed, she turned her attention to Xander, whose half-smile was one of warning, not comfort.
Distressed by her night and overwhelmed by the idea Xander had a softer side, she thought of nothing more than getting home and crawling into bed.
Disturbed, she ignored the chatter between Ashley and Xander as they drove back to his place.
Eden asked, joining Xander.
Eden grinned, appearing even younger than Xander remembered.
Eden had been more than a friend, assuming the role of Xander's mother when his died.
Eden sensed she would only get one warning from any of the immortals who now wanted her Xander dead.
Eden used Xander for her own means and yet, the Original Human's final acts of limiting Xander's power had been selfless.
Eden was little older than Xander, the day he was made immortal.
Eden, Darian, Xander said and rose.
Eden's smile was genuine, the first Xander had ever seen.
Even more interested in what the Black God was doing, Xander lingered for a few minutes then left.
Even with his belly full, Xander's senses were nearly ensnared by the scent of food.
Every woman who ever saw Xander wanted him.
Everyone within a few meters of Xander melted.
Except for Xander here, who seems immune to just about everything.
Except, for the first time in his existence, Xander wasn't able to read the mind of the only person who knew why.
For an Original Being, Xander has no discretion.
For the first time since meeting her, Xander felt like he had the upper hand.
From this point, Xander was able to see most of the city, including the white dome of the palace at its center that marked the home of one of the three Gods that ruled the immortal realm.
Furious and freaked out, she grabbed her purse and strode out the front door, just as Xander came into sight through the glass doors from the direction of the beach.
Gerry cleared the screen then began a broader search while Xander watched.
Gerry was still wary, and Xander understood why.
Give Xander what he wants.
Half a head shorter than Xander, Jule was speaking quietly to the vamp, whose arms were crossed and head tilted in consideration.
He didn't look back but tagged Xander on the arm as he passed.
He didn't remember Xander, but Xander remembered him.
He had newly assumed his position after thousands of years without the Gatekeeper existing, since Xander killed the last Grey God.
He had no sense of his own mortality and fighting skill that rivaled Xander's.
He indicated the body of the Other at Xander's feet.
He knew Jule was able to balance his alliance with the White God and his alliance with Xander.
He needed to find a vamp named Xander.
He rarely thought of the man he didn't remember, but since the stranger's visit, Xander wasn't able to get his father out of his mind.
He sensed a great deal in what Xander wasn't saying about his purpose in the mortal realm.
He suspected she was expecting Xander to want to see her, too.
He tapped his head finally, which Xander took as a request to look.
He'd taken Xander with him twice.
He's trying to capture it, Xander said from across the living area.
Her eyes went from the men to Xander.
Her instincts on high alarm, she met Xander's gaze.
Her instincts warned her that she didn't want Xander's attention.
Her kidskin boots alone were worth more than everything Xander had ever stolen combined.
Her mind kept drifting between Xander and the marks on her arm from one of Jonny's goons.
His eyes went to Xander, who writhed in pain on the other side of the roof.
His magic filled the air, shoving between Bianca and Xander and pushing her away.
His mother never held a grudge against his father, and suddenly, Xander didn't understand why not.
His part of their deal fulfilled, Xander turned to Eden.
How long has it been, Xander, since you killed the last one?
Hunger pulsed through Xander.
I appreciate you helping me, Xander, and for being somewhat decent to my cousin.
I don't need your permission anyway, Xander.
I felt it this time, Xander.
I landed here, Xander replied.
I take it you and Xander don't necessarily see eye-to-eye.
I think Xander tries to control you.
I'd rather face ten guardsmen than one Xander.
I'll keep your secrets, Xander.
I'm not afraid of you, Xander.
I'm not disposable, Xander.
I'm not here to entertain you, Xander.
I've Seen all your possible fates, Xander.
If Eden succeeded, Xander died, a fact he didn't learn for many years after she left him writhing in agony on the roof of a tavern.
If it's not them, it was Xander kicking my ass in the gym.
If Jonny got you, then what did Damian … Xander.
If not for the attachment she let grow to Xander, she wouldn't be concerned about tomorrow at all.
If she took it, what would Xander do?
If Xander hadn't erased the events calendar, she'd know where he'd be so she could search his house for the necklace.
If you ever come near me again, Xander, I swear I'll … whatever.
If you find Xander, you must tell me where he is.
In the time Xander spent with the kid, Jonny never killed a girl under eighteen, and never a brunette.
Inside was the red gem, Xander's only belonging, that he'd kept once his mother died.
Is that okay with Xander?
It doesn't matter what Xander is, Jonny replied.
It got worse when Xander removed his shirt.
It swallowed her senses, but she wasn't about to lose complete control to someone like Xander.
It was not a warm smile, like Xander's mother gave him, but a kind of smile that left Xander scared, without knowing why.
It would only cost her Xander.
Its eyes were the same color red as Xander's.
Jenn adjusted her stance, keeping more of a distance from him than she would Xander to give her more time to react.
Jenn asked, startled as the Oracle pushed her aside to stand before Xander.
Jenn joined Xander in the ring.
Jenn touched Xander's arm.
Jessi almost begged her cousin not to leave her alone with Xander, whose direct gaze hadn't left her.
Jessi arrived fifteen minutes early the next day, in case Xander or Ingrid called in a substitute after she quit.
Jessi felt Xander's heartbeat against her chest.
Jessi glimpsed Xander's eyes as they flared red.
Jessi led him up the stairs to the kitchen, not caring what Xander said about staying where he could see her.
Jessi made a mental note to look up who exactly Xander was.
Jessi pretended to take her time settling on the sand, struggling to recall what Gerry said the name of Xander's show was.
Jessi pulled her legs out from between Xander's thighs and stood, refusing to look at him.
Jessi saw what Toni saw, but she wasn't going to drop at Xander's feet.
Jessi settled into the passenger seat, her seatbelt barely on when Xander throttled the car out of the parking lot.
Jessi stepped aside to let Xander deal with the gorgeous woman, hoping Toni made him as uncomfortable as he did her upstairs.
Jessi stopped to grab Xander's coffee then walked with Ashley out of the mall an hour after they arrived.
Jessi studied Xander's body once more, forced to admit that the man had the perfect combination of rugged beauty and flawless form.
Jessi wasn't able to figure out how Jonny, Xander and Gerry were connected, except that they had to be.
Jessi wondered if she was the only one who heard Xander, which made no sense, considering the photographer stood between her and the massive man.
Jessi's focus returned to Xander.
Jonny didn't seem to know her fate, which meant Xander hadn't told her secret, that she was intended to mate with the Grey God.
Jonny disappeared then re-entered Xander's territory a moment later.
Jonny snapped, referring to the time Xander spent training the Black God to do his job.
Jonny waited for Xander to go before he, too, disappeared.
Jule looked up at Xander, who stood near the Other, waiting.
Jule stepped forward and motioned for Xander to follow.
Jule was as close as trustworthy as someone ever got in Xander's book.
Just bleed you dry, Xander assured her.
Like her cousins, who took everything so seriously, something about Xander provoked her inner bully.
Listen, there was an …issue today at Xander's.
Lost in her thoughts, she didn't notice Xander until he slid the iPad onto the counter she leaned against.
Masked and hooded to hide his deformity, Xander relied on his special senses, the ones that no one else possessed.
Maybe. But between Xander and me, he's got more power than you and I combined.
Neither of those things would matter when dealing with Xander.
Never mind, she said to herself, watching the woman melt in front of Xander.
No doubt Xander appreciated the half-nude woman on his iPad, but Jessi didn't.
No matter what happened this day and the next, Xander was going to be safe.
Not only was an Other there, but so was Damian, the messenger he'd sent, Jonny, Jenn, and Xander.
Nothing about Xander was remotely … nice.
Nothing can stand between Xander and victory.
Nothing will stand between Xander and turning the worlds into this level of destruction.
Now, read my entry from the day I met Xander, four weeks ago today.
Of all the White God's brothers, Dusty was the one most likely to understand Xander's position.
Oh, and tell Xander I'm not hitting on you.
Older and wiser, Xander was aware of what she did now, just as he was starting to understand the identity crisis that caused Eden to seek him out.
One was plainly Xander by his size, and the profile of the second was familiar to her.
Or hear her or smell her or sense her, unless she's standing within three feet of me, Xander said in irritation.
Power flowed from Xander and Jule, through her toward the Other, pinning him against the pillar behind him.
Powerful motivation, Xander said, amused.
Pretty sure that's a rule, too, right, Xander?
Ready to hunt down his second dinner for the night, Xander pulled off his sweater and replaced it with a t-shirt.
Shaking his head, Xander knelt beside her.
She accepted Jonny's hand rather than Xander's and closed her eyes to the cold sensations of Transporting.
She ascended the stairwell, unwilling to beg for her job back and hoping Xander didn't make her.
She breathed a sigh of relief as she reached the door, ready for a distraction after the intense interaction with Xander.
She couldn't sense them as she did when her magic was free, but she could dance the way Darian and Xander taught her.
She couldn't take her mind off Xander, especially since she began to think he'd taken her disinterest in him as a dare.
She didn't dare turn around, not certain she'd be able to witness Toni throwing herself at Xander without laughing at him.
She didn't feel threatened around Xander like she had around Jonny.
She didn't have to ask him to know he didn't dare confront Xander about it.
She didn't know what Xander was, but he'd said one thing that struck her hard.
She didn't know why these women were so pliant when Xander was done with them.
She didn't like it at all, yet her body was already starting to burn for Xander.
She didn't notice Xander approach.
She didn't think he knew, but Xander loved the challenge of discovering other people's secrets.
She found herself relaxing as they drove away from Xander's.
She had a weapon capable of destroying the immortal realm but had chosen not to unleash Xander completely, knowing what might happen if she did.
She hadn't figured out anything about Xander's schedule.
She hadn't slept well and hoped Xander decided to go out this morning and leave the house to her to search.
She hadn't thought it so cramped, but it was, compared to Xander's spacious, airy condo.
She hesitated, aware she never should've told Damian, let alone allowed Xander to pry the answer out of her when they'd met.
She hugged the girl and fluttered kisses across her features, until the teen protested loudly enough for Xander to hear.
She knew what Xander was; after all, she was the one who taught him war and bloodlust.
She loves you with all she is, Xander.
She needed to know what happened to Darian, if Xander followed through and delivered the Grey God home.
She observed Xander's fangs as they grew.
She rose and gasped, not sensing the silent Xander, who stood in the doorway to the living room.
She rose, having slept fully clothed out of fear Xander would attack her in her sleep.
She soon heard Toni's high-pitched laugh as the woman started the interview with Xander.
She suspected he was dangerous, but right now, she felt the danger radiating off him in a similar charged energy to Jonny's, except that Xander's had the same effect as adrenaline on her.
She tried to hang back, but Xander motioned for her to follow them.
She was debating if she had the money to take the kids and just leave, flee Jonny and Xander.
She was pretty certain Xander would be too occupied with Toni to notice her.
She was quickly cut off from Xander by the adoring masses and forced to push her way through the crowd to follow him.
She was surprised when Xander tossed them to her.
She was trying to determine the best way to attack and debating the validity of her boss's assertion that the human-made weapons she carried were useless against Xander.
She wasn't about to give Xander any leverage into her life, especially since she was planning on robbing him.
She wasn't going down the path Xander said was hers.
She wasn't going to imagine what someone with Xander's strength could do.
She went to the railing again to watch Toni throw herself all over Xander under the guise of conducting an interview.
She whipped around, weapon pointed at Xander as he appeared through the doorway.
She whirled to see Xander place it to his ear and listen curiously.
She withdrew, and Xander was shocked to feel the hunger gone after so short a drink.
She'd been planting hints for days that Xander couldn't be trusted.
She'd hoped to see Toni drive Xander crazy.
She'd never met anything like Xander, who was not deterred by even a god's powers.
She'd stopped trying to figure out why Xander tormented her every day.
She's totally sitting in Xander's lap.
Sofi doubted Pierre would be living if Xander hadn't made a promise.
Sofi, any reason why I shouldn't take Xander with me?
Sofi, the wife of the White God, Damian, was the most powerful Oracle Xander had ever met in his long history.
Some didn't, and Xander usually found them before their boss could interfere.
Something like the Others, whose magic might give them insight into things Xander couldn't see.
Something within Xander shivered at the thought.
The assistant left, and Xander replaced him.
The doorbell woke Xander the next morning.
The driven woman was different than Xander remembered; this Eden had no vamp-army or grandiose plan of destroying a world.
The godling seemed surprised to see Xander last night.
The Guardian irritated Xander, more so because Jessi had smiled and laughed with him earlier.
The guy Jonny sent was half Xander's size and left a handprint on her arm.
The instincts that warned her Jonny wasn't as naïve as he seemed were confirmed when she stepped into the gym and saw Xander standing in the doorway, watching her.
The most patient of the White God's brothers, Jule had a calming influence on those around him, including Xander, who felt his ever-present restlessness retreat some.
The photographer coached Xander how to stand.
The photographer was pleased, Xander suspicious.
The question drew Xander from his wonder.
The rage stirred and with it, Xander's fangs.
The spark of fire in the rough ruby was enough to draw Xander from his musings.
The stranger turned, her bright eyes on Xander.
The stranger's face softened with the warmth of pity, a sight Xander was accustomed to.
The teen continued to argue as to why she should meet Xander while Jessi neatly countered every argument.
The trainee months ago made a horrible mistake by choosing to target Ingrid, and Xander didn't think twice about lopping off his head.
The two spoke for a few moments before Xander bowed his head and walked away.
The vamps only try shit when Jonny and Xander aren't around.
The woman lost no time in running her hands over Xander's body.
The woman radiated cold power, her eyes brighter than even Xander's.
The words seemed to be meant as a joke, but there was an edge in Gerry's tone that made her think he knew Xander much better than he let on.
Their armies thought they were mother and son, and she stopped denying Xander was anything else.
There was a pause, then Xander purred, "You know I do nothing for free."
There was more to Xander than Damian could pinpoint.
There were two things capable of keeping Xander from falling completely to his nature.
These words were addressed to Xander.
They didn't talk down to me like they did when Xander was at our meetings.
They emerged into the morning sun, and Xander shielded his delicate eyes from the brightness.
They used mind manipulation to control you, which wasn't possible with Xander there to protect you.
They waited for Xander to return with the three vamps trailing him.
They were pale green with silver rings that seemed to liquefy and swirl as Xander watched.
They were passive aggressive with her, hazing her when the Black God and Xander weren't around.
This time, Xander says Darian's fate is not the same as his predecessor.
This woman's blood didn't smell like any blood Xander had drunk.
To her surprise, Xander stepped between her and the two pissed-off vamps waiting for her.
To keep this a headshot, Xander will need to be lower than last time.
Toni was almost shimmying up and down Xander's body in her excitement.
Toni was hanging off Xander while Laurencio snapped a flurry of pictures.
Toni watched, her hungry gaze taking in every part of Xander.
Trapped between Jonny and Xander.
Troubled, Xander didn't bother taking his snack to the table but wolfed it down over the sink, too troubled to care about the mess he made.
True to his word, Jonny left Xander's at the fifty-eight minute mark.
Unable to enter his mind without tipping him off, Xander shifted forward.
Unusually dissatisfied at the idea of releasing a potentially fun prey into the wild, Xander remained a moment longer.
What did Xander do to these women?
What do you fear, Xander? she asked over her shoulder.
What do you want, Xander?
What're you doing here, Xander?
Whatever the exchange between him and Xander meant, he'd showed how strong he'd grown.
When Xander didn't look away, she began to suspect she'd found a weak point.
When Xander moved closer once more, she braced herself but stayed still.
When Xander tells the story, it was the Originals that did it.
Where Xander used brute force to subdue an opponent, Darian was wily.
Which leaves Jonny, Xander mused.
Which meant – whatever her intentions were – she was a new kind of challenge, and Xander found himself intrigued.
Will you do something for me, Xander?
With so few remaining from his time, Xander was usually pleased to see the man responsible for killing any vamps Xander created.
With Xander incensed, he wasn't aware of the trickle of power she pushed into the red gem in her hand.
With Xander, I'll take what victories I can.
Within seconds, the woman was hanging off of Xander's arm, throwing herself at him.
Xander almost smiled, entertained by her thoughts.
Xander approached the woman from one side and Jule from the other.
Xander arranged her dress and hair with care.
Xander asked with a laugh.
Xander asked with no real heat.
Xander barely resisted the urge to touch the finely woven garment with a fur lining that was certain to be the softest thing in the world.
Xander bent and hefted Darian over his shoulder.
Xander braced himself, waiting for the rejection he knew would come.
Xander came into her line of sight then.
Xander can't even stop them!
Xander caught the movement.
Xander considered for a moment.
Xander considered him and then stepped away, thoughtful.
Xander considered the information.
Xander continued, not hearing her.
Xander cracked the door for the animal to enter and pulled on a shirt.
Xander crossed his arms, his head tilted in interest as he listened.
Xander crossed to his mother and knelt, wary of the stranger.
Xander crouched over her body, one knee in the center of her chest to keep her in place.
Xander deflected and attacked.
Xander didn't exactly know why.
Xander didn't expect to see the emotion from the woman who all-but-raised him.
Xander didn't leave, though, not yet.
Xander didn't like it, though he wasn't at all certain what the boy-god was doing.
Xander didn't like the idea of letting someone who was able to evade him – and possibly connected to Jonny – just leave.
Xander didn't move like she expected a man his size to move.
Xander didn't pull punches, Darian.
Xander didn't wait for them to leave before he Traveled.
Xander didn't want any of them in his territory.
Xander drank his coffee in silence.
Xander drew his weapons and crossed to the two vamps, chopping them down.
Xander dropped his feet from the other chair and hauled her in front of him, then yanked her belt to bring her into his lap.
Xander eased away from her, satisfied.
Xander engaged his senses and trotted through the nearly vacant streets.
Xander faced him and crossed his arms, waiting.
Xander felt her gaze and sat on a bench facing her.
Xander focused on the dome.
Xander gave a quick bow in response before meeting her gaze with a look that warned her she wouldn't like what Jonny had just told him to do.
Xander gave the typical warning.
Xander gazed up at the stranger.
Xander gingerly pulled the necklace free and rearranged her hair.
Xander glanced at her, accustomed to the near-trance she went into whenever she was online.
Xander glanced at the Original Human, who seemed genuinely pleased.
Xander glanced back at Jessi.
Xander glanced up at her then followed her gaze.
Xander grunted and poured the first of many cups of coffee.
Xander grunted in response.
Xander had gone so far to tell Jenn.
Xander had long ago become her son.
Xander had promised Jule to behave, an oath Jule said he couldn't break, since it was Original-to-Original.
Xander had seemed curious, the opposite of what Jule expected from the father to the creatures Jule regularly killed.
Xander had the urge to follow her to her car to ensure she left and didn't hide out on the main floor, waiting for him to appear, so she could kill him.
Xander had to stop himself from following.
Xander handled the star-struck woman with amusement she expected and patience she didn't.
Xander hated - but respected – Sofi.
Xander hated the idea of not being in control.
Xander heard her declaration of it being her last day.
Xander held his mother's hand and lifted his gaze.
Xander held out an arm to block her path.
Xander held out his hand.
Xander held up a hand, catching the bullets and then tossing them.
Xander hesitated then nodded.
Xander ignored Jessi's glare.
Xander is my all-time fave.
Xander killed Jonny's three goons and she was still clueless how to get the necklace.
Xander knew the effect he had on women; they tended to be compelled towards him then melted when he touched them.
Xander left his bedroom, irritated, and stretched his senses.
Xander let his instincts take him to the latest unwelcome creature to interfere with his world.
Xander looked at her again, a flicker of something she thought might be cunning crossing his features.
Xander looked twice at Charles.
Xander loved the look on her face.
Xander made his way through the rave.
Xander materialized and leaned against a tree, watching.
Xander motioned the two vamps away.
Xander nodded and waited, feeling the familiar tingle spread through him.
Xander passed his phone back to Ashley.
Xander paused to sense what might be waiting for him then whipped open the door to his bedroom and strolled out.
Xander picked up on one of the Guardians from the local station moving towards the alley.
Xander placed the iPad on the table.
Xander pretending to bite her neck while she lay on top of him, the two of them spooning, even one where the massive man straddled her and pretended to hold her down.
Xander pushed himself up, eyes on her blue lips and white skin.
Xander pushed into the mind of Ingrid to plant thoughts that would leave him free of her.
Xander raised the Other over his head and snapped his back over one knee.
Xander reached around her unceremoniously and snatched it.
Xander reached down in response and gripped the Guardian by her neck.
Xander reached up slowly.
Xander realized it wasn't his magic that pulled her emotions from her when he drank.
Xander received a text a minute later.
Xander released her and stepped away so suddenly, she wobbled.
Xander returned to his condo and his night's entertainment.
Xander returned to the club.
Xander rose and dressed quickly.
Xander rose, more restless than usual.
Xander rose, snatching the flailing coffee mug with one hand while gripping her around the waist with his other.
Xander rubbed his face, agitated at losing his dinner and his night of fun.
Xander said my powers will build slowly.
Xander said nothing, listening to the thoughts of those around him to ensure his own safety.
Xander sat back on his heels, guilty and uncertain about what he'd done.
Xander sat down across from Jule.
Xander sat, and Gerry poured them both coffee, aware of his addiction for the bitter human drink.
Xander saw brown hair and a young face.
Xander saw the signs then, the red on her face and the slight tremble of her hands.
Xander says they can't kill him, but maybe they can keep him from destroying our world.
Xander seemed like nothing more than a bored guest.
Xander sensed the girl in the room alone.
Xander sensed those within before he set foot into the ultra-modern gym.
Xander shifted from across the room, his red eyes punctuating the darkness.
Xander slid into the passenger seat, and Jessi fumbled with the seat controls until she was satisfied.
Xander smiled at the bitterness in Ingrid's tone.
Xander smiled, enjoying the sensation of her wriggling body beneath him.
Xander snatched her arm, and she closed her eyes.
Xander snatched the phone.
Xander spent another moment in pensive silence before he rose.
Xander spent the afternoon with Toni and then made the journey he didn't want to.
Xander spotted the woman he was tracking.
Xander staggered and dropped to the rooftop, his body convulsing.
Xander stared after her then crept closer to his mother.
Xander stepped aside and Jonny walked through the front door.
Xander stepped back to the door beside Jenn.
Xander stood and disappeared from Jessi's view while Toni fussed.
Xander stood and swept her up into his arms.
Xander stood near the railing overlooking the first floor, her phone in his hand.
Xander stood with her for a long moment, patient as she acclimated to him.
Xander stopped and assessed her for a long moment then reached out to her.
Xander stopped speaking and was pacing restlessly, as if ready to fight again already.
Xander stretched his senses to seek out any other minds in the condo.
Xander stripped off the t-shirt and his shoes then trotted to the main floor of his condo.
Xander stroked the cloak draped over his mother's arm.
Xander suppressed a smile.
Xander swallowed hard with a nod.
Xander swung his feet down and strode through the apartment and down the stairs to the ground floor, intrigued by who dared try to push their way into his apartment.
Xander taught me how to use my body.
Xander tied the necklace around his belt and stood.
Xander tilted his head to the side, following the teenaged God with his senses.
Xander told me everything.
Xander took his coffee and went onto the balcony.
Xander took my door off a week ago.
Xander took the first shot.
Xander touched the soft skin of his mother's face.
Xander trailed, watching her perfect, heart-shaped ass.
Xander turned his head to the side.
Xander used his senses to find the girl within the bright building.
Xander visited you, didn't he?
Xander was beyond mysterious.
Xander was enjoying his newfound status too much to sacrifice it now, especially when he had a line of women ready to please him.
Xander was everywhere, from posters on the wall, stacks of books he'd allegedly written, even a red carpet entrance flanked by adoring female fans and photographers.
Xander was forced to learn to use his special skills to steal from the market's patrons rather than beg with the rest of the kids.
Xander was in the gym whenever she was, no matter what time of day or night she went.
Xander was in the kitchen, a few feet away, still gazing at her in a way that told her he really didn't know what to think.
Xander was instantly fascinated by the sensation of downy fur and cotton spun so finely, it was like silk.
Xander was instantly interested.
Xander was pissed by the time she returned, aware he'd never be able to track her down if she didn't come back of her own free will.
Xander was silent for a long moment, holding her gaze.
Xander was silent, recalling how Eden always found a way to push past his defenses enough to manipulate him.
Xander was too powerful to care what went on around him.
Xander was unable to grasp how something like that might come to be.
Xander wasn't pleased at all with the interaction.
Xander wasn't the only to notice.
Xander watched her approach, seemingly at ease while the world went to shit around him.
Xander watched him for a short while before returning to the beach to finish his Tai Chi.
Xander watched them both as they sat across from him in the spacious living area.
Xander watched them, eyes traveling over the woman's ultra feminine shape in appreciation.
Xander watched, reading their movements before they occurred.
Xander went to the porch with his coffee.
Xander withdrew from her neck, but not before his tongue flickered out to trace the sensitive spot.
Xander would never help another without some sort of leverage.
Xander yanked the door open and froze.
Xander, find me somewhere safe above ground.
Xander, however, was a complication she'd never before run across.
Xander, I barely talked her out of crisis mode!
Xander, I don't want to play games with you.
Xander, it's a humiliating picture!
Xander, you really need to learn limits!
Xander, your head needs to be level with hers.
Xander. Jessi is my personal assistant.
Xander's ability was far weaker than hers, but he was able to see certain parts of another's path when in their minds.
Xander's attention was caught first by Darian.
Xander's bite hadn't been gentle.
Xander's body moved behind hers, resting lightly against her in a way that ratcheted up her pulse.
Xander's calendar was full for the week.
Xander's elbow smashed into her face.
Xander's eyes glinted as he gazed down at Jonny.
Xander's eyes glowed with hunger, and his fangs were receding in a way not remotely human.
Xander's eyes settled on the mask and hood he dropped near the door when he arrived the day before.
Xander's eyes went from the gem to her, the only person in either world that he trusted.
Xander's eyes were glued to his mother.
Xander's face faded in and out of focus, and his thoughts kept drifting away.
Xander's gaze settled on her as he emerged from the direction of his room.
Xander's honeyed growl was low and rich.
Xander's initial instinct was that he wanted no one around the strange human he discovered.
Xander's introduction to her cousin made the reality of her situation starker.
Xander's lip curled with a growl.
Xander's low growl startled her.
Xander's low voice, with its naturally husky edge, made her flush.
Xander's muscular body drew her gaze.
Xander's muscular frame was tense enough that she saw the veins on his biceps.
Xander's red eyes went to the unconscious god.
Xander's reflexes were faster than hers.
Xander's senses picked up nothing, but they wouldn't.
Xander's surprise turned to concern for his mother.
Xander's thumb brushed her lips, sending warm bursts through her.
Xander's voice was quiet.
Yet Xander felt nothing negative towards her.
You can put two and two together, Xander said.
You care to pose with me, Xander?
You get a warning from me, but Xander gets to deal with you how he wants.
You have no idea what Xander is.
You're talking about Xander, right?
You're threatening my Xander?
You're welcome to bite me, Xander.