Chapter 24. Shrouded in Grief

Leia – POV

"Xavier, that woman has Ana's watch on her wrist," I slurred, my eyes meeting Xavier's. I distanced myself from his hold, and he let go of me. The warmth in my bo rogues for any information on her whereabouts, but to no avail. It crossed my mind that she might be hiding in the human world, so I patiently awaited updates from my spies.

Feeling frustrated, I sat in a motel room, seething with anger. I closed my eyes, trying to tap into the wolf's power, only to find the darkness growing stronger. Suddenly, a voice echoed in my head, startling me.

"Son of Reo, the bearer of dark power," the voice whispered ominously.

"Who are you?" I asked, bewildered by the darkness that seemed to consume my vision.

"I am the dormant darkness within you," the voice replied, sending shivers down my spine. "I have a proposition for you, Kai."

"What is it?" I inquired.

"My Queen of Darkness desires Leia's power. In exchange, she can resurrect your moth