Marked by fate
Xander slides in on Zahra's other side, and Tobias positions himself behind the warrior, out of his line of sight, as Aiden, Jasper, Sam, Jackson, Zach and Oscar all enter the room, panting like they've run a mile to get here.
I look at the warrior in front of us. He has blond hair cut short in a buzz cut, cold blue eyes and a handsome face. He's broad and obviously a warrior, but he's not that impressive.
“Are you all right, darling?” Xander asks, leaning down slightly and lowering his voice.
The warrior scoffs. “Fucking typical,” he says, shaking his head.
“Excuse me?” I ask, trying to keep my tone light. “Did you say something?”