Chapter 17 Cody Pov

I could tell that my mate was surprised to see that I was awake as she turned and began to automatically make her way back to bed. I had heard everything between her and her friend, listening quietly, trying not to make any noise that would give me away. As she stilled, her eyes widening, I grabbed the pad and pen that was on the bedside table, put there expressly for me. I began to scribble, eyeing her with anxiety. I knew things weren’t going well for her and she seemed to be under a lot of stress. Still, I had to know. I had to get my answers, and this was the only way I knew how. I stared at her, trying to silently communicate, holding up the pad for her to see.
Who is Xavier exactly to you? Is he really related to you?
She sighed. “He’s my second cousin. Not related by blood. He’s an arrogant pompous pain in my behind,” she added scathingly.