Chapter 126
Xavier
The world around me blurred in a whirlwind of motion as Malachi's grip closed around my wrist. Panic surged through my veins as I realized the weight of the situation, the fear of losing Scarlet once again clawing at my heart. Her desperate cries echoed in my ears, and I could feel the sheer terror emanating from her as Malachi's magic whisked us away from the safety of the castle.
"NO!" Scarlet's voice rang out, filled with anguish and desperation. Her words were a plea, a desperate plea for Malachi not to harm me. My heart twisted in agony, torn between the desire to stay by her side and the cruel reality that we were being torn apart once more. I reached out, my hand yearning to touch her, to reassure her that I would find a way back to her, but in an instant, the
