Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

Chapter 295

"I know," I say quietly.

I don't know how to explain it, but I feel different. Like something inside me has changed. I can't put my finger on it, but it's there, lingering on the edge of my soul.

Feeling eyes on me, I turn only to find Brian's eyes on me

"You feel different," he says slowly, almost accusingly. "Stronger. Almost like..." He trails off, and I don't miss the tension in his shoulders. "Almost like Xena."

Raven steps into the room, a plate of food in her hands. “She's nothing like Xena,” she says quickly, a protective fire in her voice.

Nyx's voice stirs in my mind, calm but certain. “That's because of the scepter. Connecting with it amplifies your power."

Brian raises his hands in a gesture of surrender, but his eyes never leave me. “I'm not saying she is. I'm saying Xena will feel it. If I can, she definitely can."

I keep my expression neutral, fingers brushing absently against the table.

know," I say finally, surprising even myself with the steel

and Xena, but I'll also be prepared to end Xena if that's

even then, the way Brian looks at me has changed.

“But strength draws attention. The wrong kind.

for sure

Qu

was able to take him down. The only ones who I think would be a threat are Xena and Kaden, but they

to me and Nyx.

when he remains quiet. Something in my chest tightens. The way he is looking

His gaze drops to my mouth, just briefly, and heat curls in my stomach. I break

“I've never met Xena, but

frown. "What

sits back. "I'm not sure how to explain it, but your aura