#Chapter 42 - A Plan Set in Motion

Xavier’s POV It was in the early morning hours that Adrian informed me of one of my scouts returning to the castle. I got ready as soon as I could and went to meet them there. Upon arriving, however, I saw only one of them had returned. I sent two of them. “Apologies, my Lord. Devin stayed behind to follow a supposed lead of prince Adam’s presence in the Royal City. While they’re nothing more than rumors, the townsfolk have been riled up about the possibility of a vampire noble roaming freely at Douglas’s estate.” “Quite the risky move to leave your own behind in enemy territory,” I raised an inquisitive brow. “There’s a reason I sent you two together. I can’t risk either of you falling into their hands.” I’ve lost too many men already… He fisted his hand over his heart. “Yes, my Lord, I understand. However, Devin insisted that I be the one to deliver the information to you. Plus we had a small window frame to act before a