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XANDER

The crowd that had formed outside the house parted as we reached them.

Most of the warriors standing didn't say anything to us. But from their expressions, I knew whatever was there couldn't be good.

Daciana was the first to stop when we reached what had seemingly gained all their attention. Or rather, who.

"Adriana." She breathed out, the relief obvious in her voice.

I stood back, staring at the crouched figure in front of me. A fist clenched around my heart. Squeezing it for all it is worth.

I couldn't see her face. Seeing as she was hugging her knees to her chest, trying to shield her naked body from the people standing. But there was no denying it was her.

Even if I didn't know every part of her like the back of my mind. I would know it was her.

"Look away." I didn't know when I roared out.

The fee men who had been looking. In wonder, rather than admiration spun on their heels at once.

I pulled my jacket off and threw it over her shoulders. She was quick to grip it and hug