Chapter Thirty Nine

Esther pov——

Esther's heart raced as she dialed Xavier's number, her mind racing with urgency. She knew she had to warn him about Alpha Calvin's plans, but time was running out. As the phone rang, her anxiety grew, hoping that Xavier would answer before it was too late.

"Esther? Is everything alright?" Xavier's voice came through the line, filled with concern.

"Xavier, it's Esther," she said, her voice urgent. "You have to listen to me. Alpha Calvin has invited you for a private meeting, but it's a trap. He has ulterior motives, Xavier. You must not go."

There was a brief pause on the other end of the line, and Esther could almost feel Xavier's confusion and surprise.

"Esther, what are you talking about?" Xavier asked, his voice tinged with disbelief. "Why would Calvin set a trap for me? We've been working together for years."

Esther hesitated for a moment, her mind racing to find the right words. She couldn't reveal everything without implicating Ariel, not when Xavier was still unaw