Xavier's POV
Hours after Julian locked me in the dungeon, I was writhing in pain. But the physical pain was not more than that of the heart. My friend and king time brother, went against me and betrayed me. I never thought that I would live to see the day Julian and I were at odds. He of all people decided to go against me and do all this.
I thought I would stay confined in the dungeon through it all but someone came to my aid. Someone unexpected. I never thought that she would let me go, since she was very fond of Julian. She came to me and untied me, freeing me from the dungeon. I was weak from all the wolfsbane and silver. Sandra helped me and tended to my wounds.
" Why are you doing this? Why are you helping me? Are you not in league with Julian?" I asked her. She looked so sad and didn't immediately answer my question.
I winced as she bandaged my chest a little bit tightly for comfort.
" I'm helping you because it is the right thing to do. You are my Alpha, after all."
She didn't look me in the eye as she said that.
" Why didn't you go with him?" I was genuinely curious about what her reasons could be for staying behind. From what I know, she has always done things for Julian, even behind my back. I thought nothing of it back then. I knew something was going on between them, but I didn't pry because, despite being my best friend, I could say Julian was closed off. He didn't like talking or expressing how he truly felt. I thought what was between them was just a stupid fling.
" He and I... we are on different paths."
" What is that supposed to mean?" I asked again as she was about to leave my room.
She stopped for a few seconds before she turned to look at me.
" You know him better than I do, Alpha Xavier. His thirst for revenge has blinded him and led him through the path of blood and carnage. I don't want to be a part of that. I have my son to think about, and I just don't want something like this to taint his innocence. That is why I am choosing to leave."
She is right. An innocent child shouldn't get mixed up in such things. It was the right choice she made. Although I don't know a lot about her relationship with Julian, I know that she loves him. It's pretty obvious looking at her. It must not be an easy decision to leave.
" Thank you for letting me out of the dungeon. I owe you one."
" There is no need to thank me. I just did what I had to."
She left the room, leaving me to my thoughts. I was wondering how Julian and the others were doing. I was still weak and I couldn't do anything. Things are out of hand now. I ignored the problem, thinking it would just go away, but it didn't. The problem just got bigger and worse. I can't just sit idly in bed and do nothing. I have to get there before something horrible happens if it has happened... I hope.
I got up, but the pain seared through my body, sending me to the floor. I grit my teeth and endured. I have to leave, but it seems it's going to take longer than I would like. I managed to drag myself off the floor and went to my closet to get dressed. It was a struggle, but I pushed the feeling away. My focus and only goal was to get to the Blue Moon pack.
I went downstairs, going out of the house and the light blinded me. It took a second to recover from the effect. I was headed to my car when I heard Sandra's voice behind me.
"Alpha Xavier, wait."
I turned to see her running toward me.
" I was wondering if you could do me a favor. Please."
" If it is something I can do, then yes. I owe you one. After all."
Sandra took out an envelope from her pocket and she handed it over to me.
" Please, Alpha. If you can, please give this to Julian. That's the last thing I request from you. I am afraid I won't be able to see him again, whether he comes back or not."
I took the letter from her.
" I will do as you say," I said to her.
" May I know where you are headed?"
She was silent for some time.
" I can't tell you that, Alpha. I honestly don't know where I am headed as well. I don't know a place that would be suitable for me to live, but I hope I am able to find someplace where I will belong along with my son. With that, I would like to thank you for once taking me in when I had nothing and nowhere to go."
" I understand. I hope you get what you want."
" Thank you."
I watched her turn her back and go back. I'd known all along that the child was Julian. Like I said, Julian is almost like a closed book. No matter how long I've lived and known him, I can't ever figure him out. Right now, I can only hope that he is still alive to read the letter Sandra has left for him and alive so that I can save him.