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.

surprising even myself with the

will try my best to bridge the gap between Nyx and Xena, but I'll also be prepared to end Xena if that's what it takes. I won't let her hurt Nyx

looks at me has changed. Not fear,

you're getting stronger.” Alec clears his throat, his eyes softer now, his voice low enough to make the words feel personal. “But strength draws attention. The wrong kind. You're going to be a bigger target now." “Have you forgotten that not a lot of people can

sure

Qu

was able to take him down. The only ones who I

to me and Nyx.

The way he is looking at me, like I am something he wants

us looks away. His gaze drops to my mouth, just briefly, and heat curls

attention. “I've never met Xena, but

frown. "What do

but your aura just feels familiar. Like I've come