Chapter 124
Xavier
I struggled to open my eyes, my vision blurred and hazy. But then, I felt a gentle touch on my cheek, a touch that sent a surge of warmth through my battered body. Slowly, I raised my gaze, and there she was—Scarlet, standing before me, her eyes filled with worry and fear. A flicker of hope ignited within me as I realized she was real, that she had awakened.
"Xavier," she whispered, her voice filled with a mix of relief and concern. I couldn't find the words to respond, my voice reduced to a weak whisper. Instead, I mustered a feeble smile, my heart overflowing with a profound sense of joy.
My eyes shifted to her hand, covered in my blood, and I saw a fire ignite within her gaze. Her once gentle features contorted with anger and determination. I knew that look, that
