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Shadows Reborn

Author: Sarah Ovvens
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-02 19:01:04

Logan leaned against the desk, his sharp gaze fixed on Xavier, arms crossed as he tilted his head slightly.

“Tell me everything,” Logan said, his voice low but pressing, eyes narrowing with curiosity. “These kids—how did they end up with you?”

Xavier let out a frustrated sigh, running a hand through his hair as he slumped into the chair behind him.

“It all started on that damn cruise,” Xavier muttered, his face hard with exasperation. “You know, like you suggested, I went to clear my head, to get away from it all. But they were there—those kids… Zane and Alana.” His face tightened at the memory. “They were the most annoying, wild, chaotic kids I’ve ever come across. They made every meal a disaster, every event a circus, and completely wrecked my plans.”

Logan’s brow furrowed. “And yet, they’re here with you now. What happened?”

Xavier leaned forward, elbows resting on his knees as he stared at the floor, replaying the last day of the cruise in his mind.

“I was ready to leave, you know
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