ALPHA XAVIER POV

Nodding in acknowledgment, I silently resolved to do whatever was necessary to ensure Isabel's swift recovery. Despite our tumultuous history and the myriad challenges we faced, one thing remained certain: I would do everything in my power to protect and care for her, no matter the cost.

As Verin continued to tend to Isabel's wounds, I remained by her side, offering what little comfort I could amidst the chaos. In that moment, the weight of my responsibilities as Alpha felt heavier than ever before, yet I knew that I could not falter in my duty to those under my protection.

And as I watched over Isabel, her...