Chapter One hundred and Forty one

Xander’s Pov

As Allegra recounts her nightmare and the unsettling events surrounding it, I can't help but feel a twinge of worry gnawing at the back of my mind. It's the first time she's called me “babe,” and while it brings a blush to my cheeks, it also serves as a reminder of just how close we've become.

“Babe,” I repeat, the endearment rolling off my tongue with a mixture of affection and concern. “That sounds… intense. Do you think it's connected to what's been happening with Miles and the letters?”

Her nod is slow and hesitant, and I can sense the weight of uncertainty weighing heavily on her shoulders. “I don't know for sure, but it felt like there was some kind of connection,” she admits, her voice trailing off as she struggles to articulate the tangled web of thoughts and emotions swirling within her.

Richard's thoughtful expression mirrors my concerns as he weighs in on the conversation. “It's definitely possible,” he muses, his tone measured as he considers the implications