Xander's POV:The tires screeched to a halt outside the hostel building. Taking out the key, I glanced at my wristwatch and a knowing smirk split over my face.3:00 pm sharp.I eyed the beautiful bouquet of colorful flowers resting on the seat beside me with a black box containing a mobile phone for Delilah. Grabbing both, I got out of the car and scanned the area around me. As discreetly as possible, I rounded the building and walked to the backside.Stopping right under Delilah's window, I glanced around and once I was sure that no one was present there, I bent my knees and jumped off into the air. In the blink of an eye, I was inside Delilah's room and started looking for her.Strangely, she was nowhere to be seen. I vaguely remembered her telling me that she'd be free after 1. Plus, she knew that I'd be here at 3 pm. Thinking that she must be out taking a shower, I thought to stay and wait for her. While sitting on her bed, my eyes landed on the vanity and my lips widened in a goo

Delilah's POV:Neither there was any sun in sight to indicate whether it was a day or night nor did I have my watch with me to get an idea about time.It must have been the next day when I woke up from a restless sleep and Asteria entered the room, which was more like a cell, with two maids in tow. They both were carrying trays in their hands which they placed on the table one by one.Asteria gestured at me to get up from the hospital bed, which I still had no idea why I was placed into. I walked to the couch and settled down beside her.She ushered the maids out of the room and then pointed at the tray, "Eat."I eyed the tray loaded with food and then at the other containing water and a few tablets. Honestly, I didn't want to touch any edible item there but Asteria gave me not much choice when she announced, "I am personally going to make sure that you are getting the proper, nutritional meal. That is essential for baby's health."I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. She was again at

Delilah's POV:I was lying on the bed, processing my chaotic thoughts and trying to find a way out. Xee must have known by now that I was missing but without any clue, how could he find out where exactly I was? I also thought about Adeline; was she back? Did she know I was missing? Despite everything, it seemed impossible for them to find me here and I had no idea how to go back.My train of thought halted as a piercing headache shot through my skull again. It felt as if someone was knocking a hammer on my skull, trying to split it open. I clutched my head with both hands and shook it but it didn't reduce the pain like before. If anything, the headache only became only severe.My vision blurred and my eyes watered as the room spun around me. My breathing labored as I felt the cords of my brain being tugged harshly. I tried to heave myself up in a sitting position. Stars flashing behind my eyelids, I managed to sit on the bed.With trembling hands, I reached for the glass of water plac

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."His

Xander's POV:Breaking the eerie silence that followed Deborah's story, I walked ahead, "Okay, everyone, now if the introductions are over, we should move along."Leaning Adeline closer to his body, Lucas nodded, "Yes, for now, we should focus on what we all gathered here for."Turning around, I entered the cottage and strode straight to that mysterious door. I could hear quick steps behind me. Stopping at the door, we turned around and waited for Deborah to reach.Shuffling around, we gave her the space in front of the door. She assessed the door with calculating eyes that narrowed down at the lock. She was a witch, so she could sense the type and intensity of spells without even touching the things.The corner of her tugged up, "Locking Spell."I stepped closer to her and asked impatiently, "Can you break this spell?"Her head jerked to me and she gave me a vicious glare while hissing, "Either you are very impatient right now or you are doubting my powers, Lycan King."My eyebrow sh