Chapter 77

• MIA’S POV
• Xavier’s arrival had sent the rogues scattering in fear. But not before he took care of a few. His movements were brutal, efficient, and without mercy. The two rogues he caught didn’t stand a chance, their screams echoing briefly before silence overtook the forest. The remaining ones didn’t hesitate—they ran, tails between their legs, knowing they couldn’t face an Alpha.
• I stood there frozen, watching as Xavier wiped his hands on his shirt, his sharp gaze sweeping the area to ensure there were no threats left. My heart was still racing, and I hated how his presence made me feel—safe and trapped all at once.