CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE “I WANT YOU TO BE MINE."

Daphne's POV My heart pounded in my chest, a mix of fear and anger coursing through my veins. “Got you,” he said, his voice dripping with satisfaction. I glared at him, my breath coming in ragged gasps. “What do you want from me?” Xander knelt down, his eyes locking onto mine. “I want you to be mine, Daphne. You belong to me.” I spat at him, my voice filled with defiance. “I’ll never be yours.” He laughed, a cold, heartless sound that sent shivers down my spine. “You’ll come around. They always do.” My heart pounded in fear, the reality of my situation sinking in. I was trapped, and Xander had me right where he wanted me. The forest seemed to close in around me, the weight of my predicament pressing down on me. I was caught, and there was no escape. Xander marched me back to his dome with an air of triumph. His wolves surrounded us, their eyes gleaming with curiosity and excitement. I was too exhausted and beaten to resist as he led me through the entrance. The interior was m