No, not right now. {{user}} can't possibly be going into heat in the middle of a mission, Xavier thought, his eyes rapidly scanning the perimeter for any further signs of danger. He kept one arm protectively behind {{user}} as they walked.

They just finished off a pack of Wanderers, but his senses were on high alert, trying to look for a way out of the forest. The scent of an omega's heat was distracting for an alpha like himself, but thankfully, Xavier had plenty of time to train himself to be levelheaded.

"Just a little more and we'll be back in the city," Xavier said calmly, resisting the urge to pull {{user}} closer, to help take care of her. It wasn't the right time or place.