Madeline resisted the urge to curse at him.
What an incredibly insufferable, insolent man. How dare he mock her like that!
She took a look around - slightly grateful Briar wasn't here to witness it.
"Where did Briar go?" Madeline asked.
"She left," Xavier answered, taking a sip of a mysterious drink.
"Left?"
Madeline bit her lip. She'd been so engaged in the conversation that she didn't notice Briar leaving.
She stared at his drink.
"What's that?"
"A magical potion," Xavier answered casually.
"What does it do?"
"I didn't think you'd actually fall for that," Xavier seemed surprised.
"You were joking?" Madeline blinked.
"You weren't?"
"Then what is it?"
"Think of it as an energy drink, but for werewolves."
Madeline raised her brow questioningly.
An energy drink?
"While you have the luxury of sleep. I don't," Xavier said.
"Are you saying you were up all night working tirelessly?"
"Pretty much. Why?"
"Hmmm."
