Chapter 75: Xander

“What’s wrong with her?” I ask, moving toward Maeve as Cayd catches her. I feel slow, sluggish. I should have reached her before he did.

I stand up, wobbly and unsteady on my feet. It’s an uncomfortable feeling for someone who is used to being very strong.

“Let me take a look at her,” my mother says, striding into the room.

“Move that blanket,” she directs.

“NO!” Avery and Amir say at the same time.

“Only Maeve can remove it. And to answer your question, Alpha, you don’t battle death without it taking a toll on you,” Amir says.

“I’ve got you,” I hear Jesse say and I turn just in time to see him catch Meadow.

“Dad!” I say, just as Tate begins wobbling on his feet.

“Take them upstairs,” I say and my mother comes to wrap her arm around my waist, helping me to stand.

“Let’s get them back to the penthouse, they’ll be more comfortable there and this group needs to get settled," my mom says, taking charge.

“I can walk Mom, get the pups,” I say, seeing Lynn’s kids huddled in a corner