CALISTÈ’S BEASTS - 3

“Run!”

The voice floated above Rhea’s ears but she knew whose it was. Xavier, and he was telling her to run. As much as she didn’t like the idea of backing down from a much anticipated duel with the witch, there was a hint of fear in the Alpha’s voice and whatever could make the ever confident Xavier afraid was definitely not good.

For once in her life, Rhea decided to listen to someone else’s advise. She shifted back to her human form and inadvertently left Calistè who dropped to the floor immediately.

“That’s it,” Calistè smiled. “Run away like the cowards that you are or die. I know you love your lives so much.”

Rhea frowned. She hated Calistè so much. She knew how to get in the skin of her enemies and control them to do her will, but she was not going to allow her get into hers today.

“Not today,” Rhea grunted and turned to face Xavier. “Alright, let’s get out of here before it’s too late.”

They turned around and started away from the hut and just then, Xavier remembered the very