Thessalia didn't believe a word he said. She knew that Xavier was a master of manipulation, and she wasn't about to let her guard down around him. She needed to stay focused, stay strong, and find a way to outsmart him.
She couldn't help but feel a sense of dread wash over her. She had a feeling that this was only the beginning of a long and dangerous game, and she was determined to come out on top.
Xavier noticed her apprehension and smirked, savoring the fear he saw in her eyes. "Don't worry, my dear," he said in a mocking tone. "I won't hurt you... as long as you behave."
Her heart sank as she stared at him, realizing that he knew something she didn't. She had been so focused on trying to protect her pack that she had barely had time to think about the events leading up to her kidnap
