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Chapter One hundred and Seventy Four

Allegra’s Pov

As Xander held me in his arms, his words washed over me like a soothing balm, reassuring and yet tinged with an undercurrent of sadness. “Allegra, you mean everything to me,” he murmured, his voice husky with emotion. “I would never do anything that I know isn't for your benefit. Every decision I've ever made, every action I've taken, has been to keep you safe.”

His declaration filled me with a sense of warmth and security, but beneath the surface, a nagging doubt lingered, fueled by the melancholy in his voice. “Xander, are you sure you're okay?” I asked softly, searching his eyes for any sign of turmoil. “You seem… troubled.”

He hesitated for a moment, his gaze flickering away before returning to meet mine. “I'm fine, Allegra,” he replied, his voice tinged with forced reassurance. “As long as I have you by my side, I'll always be fine.”

But his words rang hollow, and I couldn't shake the feeling that there was something he wasn't telling me. “Xander, please,” I pressed
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