Chapter 117
Xavier
One month had slipped through my fingers like sand, each passing day leaving a deeper mark of despair on my soul. The relentless search for the wizards and my beloved Scarlet had yielded no fruitful results, and it weighed heavily on my heart. The burden of responsibility as the Alpha, the leader of the pack, had taken its toll on me, seeping into my very being.
As the days turned into weeks, the light within me dimmed, replaced by darkness that threatened to consume me. I could sense the worry in the eyes of my pack members, their glances filled with concern and fear. The vibrant energy that once flowed through our pack was now overshadowed by a palpable heaviness, an echo of my own sorrow.
Mom and Dad watched me with a mixture of love and unease. Their once vibrant
