THIS AIN'T WORTHY OF PAIN

Xavier's heart pounded in his chest as he sprinted through the forest, his muscles burning from exertion. The towering trees blurred around him, their dense foliage barely allowing slivers of moonlight to illuminate his path. He finally came to a stop, pressing his back against the rough bark of a massive oak. His sharp gaze pierced through the shadows, locking onto the distant Knight Mansion. Its grand and gothic architecture loomed like a fortress against the night sky. Every window glowed faintly, a beacon of warning rather than welcome.

He clenched his fists as frustration bubbled within him. Adrianna was inside that mansion, hidden among the vampires. For all he knew, she might be in danger—or worse. Yet, storming in alone would be nothing short of suicide. He was a lone wolf, exiled from his pack, and he didn't dare risk involving them in his personal mission. This was his battle, and his alone.