Bound to the Dark King
But as we retreated, the Lycan spoke in a deep, resonant voice that stopped us in our tracks.
"Let go of her now," he commanded. The voice was familiar, and a wave of relief washed over me even before he stepped from the shadows.
Xavier.
Seeing him unharmed brought an overwhelming sense of relief. However, without any hesitation, Xavier charged at Martin. In a desperate move to protect me, Martin yanked me behind him and rushed to meet Xavier head-on, even before I could speak. I don't know what gave Martin the courage or the guts to think he could defeat a Lycan Alpha. The collision was thunderous. With a fierce swipe, Xavier sent Martin flying through the air like a rag doll. Martin's body