Seeking Chance

Xavier

Plans laid in shambles. His fault. He gave his enemy a tool to work with.

As a result, his soul was bleaker than the night. Staring into the eerie white canvass that had become his property, his grounds covered in the first snow of winter, he tried to mentally map the terrain surrounding the Alliances' seat.

Going after her was a necessity. No question about it.

Damn, Ruby, for her manipulation! The minute he and Mish completed the bond, he would see to it the deranged succubus would be executed in the harshest of punishments.

His beloved was somewhere out there, in the wilderness. Alone. Surviving the unforgiving terrain and environment. Though she was equipped with enough energy, she was newly turned. A novice in their world. There were some aspects he had yet to teach her.

Indulging his headstrong queen had been one of his greatest pleasures but this time he was wrong. Should have foreseen the vulnerable position they would both be in, if they came close to Ruby.

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