Chapter 104
Scarlet
Xavier's sudden change in demeanour startled me, his authoritative tone echoing through the room. Before I could process his commanding words, his hands gripped my arms tightly, his fingers digging into my skin. The physical contact, so uncharacteristic of him, sent a jolt of surprise and unease through me.
"Xavier, what... what's happening?" I stammered, my voice quivering with a mix of confusion and concern. The unfamiliarity in his eyes, the way his grip tightened, set off alarm bells within me.
His voice dropped to a low, commanding tone, his words resonating with an intensity that made my heart race. "Scarlet, you can't leave the pack house," he declared, his voice laced with a dominating authority that left no room for argument. "You must stay here."
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