A Dangerous Invitation

THE DEVIL'S PREY

CHAPTER FORTY-NINE

Rage burned in his veins. This was all a setup—meant to delay him, keep him away from something more important.

He gritted his teeth, shoving the man aside before pulling out his phone with blood-stained fingers.

He dialed Damian.

"Boss?"

"It was a fucking trap." His voice was deadly calm. "They wanted me out of the way. Any updates on the weapons?"

Silence. Then—

"No. And now I don't like this at all."

Neither did Xavier.

His ribs ached. His fists were sore. Blood dripped from a gash on his arm. And he had nothing to show for it.

A cold fury settled inside him. Whoever was behind this—whoever had his weapons—

**They would regret making an enemy of Xavier Adrian.

~RIZZO'S MANSION~