Chapter One hundred and Eighteen

Xander’s Pov

As I stride out of Allegra's room, frustration, and anger bubbling within me, I can't shake the feeling of resentment towards Miles. Why does he constantly try to wedge himself between Allegra and me? I linked Richard, my mind racing with thoughts of how to handle the situation.

“Richard, tell Silver to come meet Allegra,” I instruct tersely, my voice laced with frustration.

Richard's voice echoes in my mind, filled with concern. “Is everything alright? Did you guys have another argument?” He asks, his tone wary.

I hesitate, not in the mood to delve into the details of my argument with Allegra. “I'm not really in the mood to talk about it,” I reply curtly. “Allegra had an argument with Miles.”

I feel Richard's irritation through the link; his disapproval is evident even without words. But before he could say anything, I cut him off, the simmering anger within me threatening to boil over.

Shaking my head, I try to ward off the searing pain in my chest. The intensity of my