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Xander chuckled darkly, especially as he noticed the bandage on Lily's neck. She was his, and only he had the right to hurt her. Others were strictly prohibited.
However, Xander's problem was that he despised Arion and disliked his son's success in accomplishing the intricate mission.
Nevertheless, he needed to keep Arion in check, small and powerless, to ensure he didn't overstep his bounds.
"Why was Lily at the casino? In such a dangerous situation?" Xander inquired.
"They received information that Alpha Xander's favorite pet was in the city," Arion replied, deliberately lying to protect Lily.
