Chapter 29. Her Old Picture

Xavier's pov 

As I followed after Albert, desperate to stop him from causing more havoc, the tension was apparent. I picked up a loaded revolver along the way, keeping Falkor in sight as I offered him a warning. 

"I am the one who can protect you; if you want to die, run." Before leaving him to decide, I left the decision to Falkor.

The distant sounds of the ongoing combat filled the air as we went, giving the impression that we were standing on the edge of a cliff, ready to collapse at any minute.

"Albert, please listen to me!" I pleaded, attempting to persuade him.

"I don't want to hear anything when I already know the truth," Albert said as he continued walking, jerking his wrist away from my grasp.

Falkor followed us; he knew that sticking with me was beneficial to him.

I'm warning you to stop," I said twice.

"You are evil, Xavier; our future with you is ruined; I will defend my pack against you; you are venom for us all,