The Alpha’s Blood Debt Vessel
Xavier stumbled back, eyes wide. He hadn’t expected them to move together like that, Russell striking hard and fast,Giovanni blocking and countering every single move before it even fully happened.
“You’ve trained well,” Russell admitted, his voice low and almost reluctant. “But even smart girls can’t run from blood forever.”
Giovanni’s jaw tightened. “Blood doesn’t mean ownership. And smart girls survive.”
The fight picked up. Blades clashed, every move quick and sharp. Russell’s hand brushed her shoulder as he moved past, but she spun around and swept her dagger close to his chest, not to kill, just to warn.