Chapter 144

The atmosphere in the room crackled with rising voices from both sides, a cacophony of discontent. Xavier raised a hand, commanding silence from the Lemuel pack. Then, increasing the volume of his voice to cut through the dissenting murmurs of the Crescent pack, he declared, "I will not repeat myself—leave our territory, immediately."

To my astonishment, he turned his back to them, effectively dismissing their presence. This act not only signified a profound disrespect but also illustrated his fearless stance against them, both individually and as a collective group.

A moment of stillness followed until the leader of the Lemuel pack angrily stomped out of the room, with the remaining members trailing in his wake. I kept my gaze fixed on their retreating figures, my wariness about anyone associated with Bea urging me to remain vigilant. Just as Xavier and I prepared to move towards the chambers, Steve approached him, speaking in hushed tones. Despite the volume, I could s