Beta Xander sat alone in the packhouse bar with a drink in his hand. He had come into the bar and ordered everyone out rather harshly.
No one dared to cross or challenge him, so they all left quietly.
Xander looked worn out, or at least that's what he wanted everyone to believe.
Soon, a knock came on the door.
The man, who happened to be the Dark Forest lead warrior, had been told where to find Xander and he went to the bar straight away.
When no one answered, he opened the door and walked in to find a gloomy Xander.
"What is it, Leroy?" Xander asked. He already knew who it was without turning to look.
"The team we sent to the forest," Leroy started.
"Have they found her?" Xander turned to look at him. His eyes were red and Leroy couldn't tell if it was from anger or just out of p
