Chapter 104

Third Person

The sun hung low in the afternoon sky, casting long shadows across the forest floor as Xander patrolled the outskirts of his territory. A rustle in the nearby bushes drew his attention, and with instincts honed by years of experience, he tensed, prepared for a potential threat.

Emerging from the shadows, a formidable rogue stepped forward, a sinister grin playing on his lips. "Well, well, if it isn't the mighty Alpha Xander. I've heard tales of your strength, but let's see if the rumors match reality."

Xander's gaze narrowed, his alpha aura pulsating with power. "If you've come looking for trouble, you've found it. But I suggest you turn back before things get ugly."

The rogue chuckled, a low, menacing sound. "I didn't come all this way for a casual chat, Alpha. I came for a challenge."

Without further preamble, the rogue lunged at Xander, his movements swift and calculated. Xander met the attack head-on, the clash of their