Allegra’s Pov As Silver and I stroll along the quiet streets, the weight of the recent events lingering in the air, I finally muster up the courage to voice the question that's been weighing heavily on my mind.“Silver, we've known Miles our whole lives, and we both know that even if I didn't accept to date him, he wouldn't have gone as far as attacking me. What do you think could have made him act in such a manner towards me?” I asked, my voice tinged with a mix of confusion and sadness.Silver's expression grows thoughtful as she considers my question, her brows furrowing in deep thought. “I've been wondering the same thing, Allegra,” she admits, her tone serious. “It's like he was an entirely different person, and I can't wrap my head around it.”We fall into a quiet contemplation, each lost in our thoughts as we try to make sense of the inexplicable behavior of someone we thought we knew so well.“Maybe something happened to him, something that changed him,” Silver suggests tenta

Allegra’s PovAs Silver continues her relentless assault, driving me back into a corner with a fighting technique I recognize all too well, panic threatens to consume me. We trained together, and I know her moves, but I can't bring myself to counterattack. The tears well up in my eyes as I feel trapped, like a lamb being led to the slaughter.In the midst of the chaos, a familiar sensation washes over me, the tingling warmth of my Warlock powers rising to the surface. It's a double-edged sword, offering protection but also posing a dangerous threat, especially in a situation like this.With every fiber of my being, I fight to control the power coursing through me, desperate to prevent it from unleashing its full potential. “Silver, please, you have to fight. Please, I don't mean to hurt you like I hurt Miles,” I plead, my voice choked with emotion as I struggled to reason with her.But despite my best efforts, Silver corners me, her grip tightening around my neck in a desperate attemp

Xander’s PovAs I'm speaking with Richard, I hear Allegra's voice in my head, full of fear and urgency. “Xander, you have to come to the training house immediately,” she pleads through the mind link. “Silver is not okay. She's attacking me.”As Allegra's urgent plea echoes through our mate bond, a surge of panic grips me. Richard notices. “What's wrong?”“Allegra just mind linked me; Silver is attacking her; we need to go now.” Richard is confused as he follows me out of the house and probably wonders the same thing I am: why on earth is Silver attacking my mate, her best friend?The fear in her voice is what fuels my every movement as I race towards the training house. The fear in her voice is unmistakable, igniting a primal instinct within me to protect her at all costs.Bursting through the door, I'm met with the sight of Allegra locked in a chokehold by Silver, her face contorted with fear and desperation. Silver gets distracted by our barging, so Allegra pushes Silver away from h

Xander’s PovAs I chatted with Richard, the weight of the situation settled heavy on my shoulders. We needed to hear Allegra's perspective to untangle the web of mystery surrounding those letters. Richard's concern mirrored my own, but as much as we need information, I really don't want to put Allegra in harm's way.As he walked me outside, I couldn't help but feel a mix of determination and apprehension swirling within me. I sighed, knowing that Allegra would want to do it. “We've got to hear what Allegra has to say,” I muttered, more to myself than to Richard. “We need to understand her side of the story—what she felt when she held that letter.” The night air was cool against my skin, a stark contrast to the warmth of the conversation we had just shared indoors. Richard notices the struggle I made to make the decision. “Xander, I know we would rather not put Allegra in any danger,” he said softly, his voice filled with concern. “But we can't let this go unresolved. We have to get t

Allegra’s Pov As I'm still talking, Silver cut in “Yeah, when Allegra was about to open, she paused, saying she felt like the letter felt weird. Then I took it from her and opened it. It was so odd, like I felt a strange presence in my mind, then it took over. And all I wanted to do was kill Allegra.”I interrupted her. “Which reminds me of what the letter said.”Silver racks her brain, then she finally remembers. “The only thing it said was, If Allegra doesn't accept to be your mate, then make sure you kill Allegra; she is yours dead or alive.”As Silver recounted the bizarre incident, my heart raced with both fear and confusion. I couldn't shake off the unsettling feeling that lingered in the air. “Wait, what?” I interjected, trying to make sense of Silver's words. “So, the letter… it commanded you to kill me if I didn't agree to be someone's mate?” My mind whirled with disbelief as I struggled to comprehend the gravity of the situation.“Who would want me dead over something like