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The moment the report reached Xavier and Xiao that their beloved mate, Sophia, had been kidnapped, their world shattered. Their immediate reaction was nothing short of frantic, a storm of emotions and turmoil that consumed them.

The news came through a frantic phone call to their office, and the words hit them like a physical blow. "Sophia's been kidnapped!" The voice on the other end was laced with panic, making it clear that this was not a false alarm or a cruel joke.

Xavier and Xiao's faces blanched with shock, their eyes locking onto the phone as if they could will the information to be untrue. But the reality of the situation began to set in, and their instincts as Alphas, as mates, and as protectors surged to the forefront.

They leaped into action, their responses almost simultaneous, as if they shared a single mind. Their movements were swift and resolute. Xavier barked orders, mobilizing their pack to search for any trace of Sophia. Xiao coordinated with law enforcement, shari