Chapter One hundred and Thirty nine

Allegra’s Pov

As Xander returns to me, my mind whirls with a cascade of thoughts, each more bewildering than the last. Spotting me on the couch, my troubled expression evidently etched upon my features, he settles beside me, and a pang of sympathy resonates within me at the concern in his voice.

“Hey, are you okay?” He murmurs softly, his hand finding its place gently on my shoulder.

Meeting his gaze, I find myself grappling with a blend of exhaustion and uncertainty. “I don't know, Xander. It's all just so… overwhelming,” I confess, the tremor in my voice betraying the tumult within.

His arm envelops me in a comforting embrace, drawing me close to him. “I understand, love. But we'll unravel this together, I promise,” he assures me, bestowing a tender kiss upon my forehead.

Seeking solace in his embrace, if only for a fleeting moment, I feel momentarily lighter. Yet beneath the warmth, a persistent unease lingers, a stark reminder of the threats that have breached our pack's defenses.