Chapter 52. The Slim Chance

“Promise me you will be here with me for the full moon,” Mia mumbled, her eyes shutting up from the exhaustion of pleasure.

The full moon was two days away. They would return a day after they set out if this plan worked out. However, there was no guarantee they would make it back that fast. Promising her they would shift together meant Xavier knew the risk, but would still make it back in one piece.

“I promise.” He kissed her forehead.

Since the mission was a quiet one, they didn’t need the king’s guard. All they needed were three others, along with Xavier and Edward. If Ace hadn’t left for Klean with Xoe, he would have made a fine addition to the team of invaders, as they were called, but he was miles away and they had to find an alternative.

“We are complete,” Xavier said, and turned to look at the three men he had chosen, who were skilled with the sword and able to mask their presence without being detected.

“I’m coming with you,” Casy spoke up, step