Xavier
My fists came down hard on the island, breaking a chunk of the marble off and leaving the rest cracked. Everyone who had been speaking fell quiet as my growl rumbled through the house. My wolf was losing its mind, and I was quickly losing control.
She’s gone. Ruby’s gone!
“We’ll find her,” Natalie said, but her soft voice wasn’t offering me comfort.
I started pacing back and forth, my eyes closed, as I clenched and unclenched my fists. Ruby’s smile kept flashing within the darkness in my mind. I kept seeing the fascination that had been on her face only a few hours ago when she had seen my true form.
I had been worried about scaring her, but she hadn't been scared at all, not in the least. I felt like a fool for thinking she would run for the hills.
Ruby’s strong, she’s brave,
