Chapter 88

Xander's POV:

Unlocking my phone, the first thing I saw was the time. My heart twisted for a moment as I noticed it was already 6 pm but I refused to give myself a moment of weakness. I must keep going on.

Clenching my jaw, I dialed Lucas. As if he too was on high alert, he picked up immediately, "What's the update, Alpha?"

I eyed the door in front of me, "I sniffed Delilah in the cottage."

He rushed out, wanting to know more, "And...?"

I explained through gritted teeth all about the door, spells, and electric shock.

Lucas stayed quiet for a long moment and I let him have the time to think properly. After a moment, he started, "Asteria is a witch. If it had only been about wisdom and cunning tactics, we could have a chance to outdo her."

He paused again and then continued deep in thought, "But...it's not only about wisdom and tactics, Xander. We must take into account that she is using magical spells at every step. The spells that are mostly impossible for us to break on our own."

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