Chapter 747

Even more terrifying was the fact that Xaviar had completely reinvented himself—now posing as a well-dressed university professor, lurking right beside Willow. Adam remembered all too clearly how Willow had been instrumental in taking down the Viper gang and rescuing the hostages. Even Xaviar's fatal mistake—getting shot by Aiden—had been because he'd lost control in his frenzy to kill Willow on the spot. And then there was that possessive, predatory look in Xaviar's eyes when he'd snatched Willow right from under their noses. The memory sent a chill crawling up Adam's spine. "What the hell is Xaviar planning... lurking around Sister Kirk like this?" Aiden's face was ice-cold, his hands clenched so tightly at his sides that they trembled slightly. Without a word, he turned and strode back to the cliff edge, grabbing the rope and rappelling down swiftly. Adam hesitated for only a second before hurrying after him. By the time they returned to Maize Village, dusk had settled into night. M