Xiran arrived outside the mansion, alone. As per his father's instructions. The dark mansion was surrounded by all kinds of creatures, guarding it in case of an attack.
He stepped out of his car and a sense of dread fell over him. His Leia was somewhere inside, he could feel her. The persistent ache in his heart transformed into an excruciating torment, rendering it unbearable.
Xiran was instantly surrounded by five hybrids, he would have torn them apart but showed restraint. He didn't want to do anything which would provoke his father into hurting Aselia.
They took him inside and he growled ever so loudly when one of them tried to touch him, making him cower away. They left him outside his father's study, who had been expecting him.
"Come in, Xiran," his frosty voice sounded from inside.
Xiran collected himself, hiding away the emotional pain that was etched on every feature of his handsome face and slowly opened the door to face his father.
