Stefan had heard the entire conversation between Flynn and the others as he taunted and mocked them. Xavier was clearly at a disadvantage, unable to risk Serena and wanting to find Anabelle. He cautiously slunk behind a tree, Flynn so busy being full of himself that it was like he'd forgotten Stefan's presence. Heck he should have at least been able to smell him. Maybe he thought Stefan wasn't too much of a threat? Who knows, who cared thought Stefan.
He watched them go, Flynn's hand firmly around poor Serena's throat as Xavier walked woodenly in the front, heart racing as he waited to see if he would be called out to, told to come out. He was in disbelief when they vanished from view, creating a portal instantly and transporting himself back to the castle, startling Xantha and the other
