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53 The Locket

Author: Sia Sage
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*****Henry****

Alpha Diego chuckled darkly, his eyes glinting with malice as he took a step closer, the tension in the air palpable. “I won’t lay a finger on him,” Alpha Diego sneered, “but I can’t say the same to you.” With a swift movement, he lunged towards Xavier, ready to strike.

“Xavier…” my voice came out as a whisper, filled with fear and desperation. Xavier’s reflexes were quick as he dodged Alpha Diego’s attack, his own movements precise and calculated.

Earning a devilish smirk from Alpha Diego “Faster than I thought,” he taunted, his eyes narrowing in amusement. Xavier’s expression remained stoic, his focus unwavering as he prepared to defend himself against the ruthless Alpha. “You shouldn’t underestimate an Alpha like me,” Xavier replied calmly, his voice laced with determination. “I’m not as weak as you think.” With a swift motion, he countered Alpha Diego’s next strike, proving his strength and skill in the face of danger.

“I never thought of you as weak,” Deigo said, k
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