Xavier's POV:

Standing on the raised wooden platform overlooking the reconstruction site, with my arms crossed over my, I watched the crews work under the midday sun. Alexander’s construction company had mobilized quickly, sending their best teams and heavy machinery to rebuild the Pack square after the devastating fire.

So now, the air was thick with the scent of fresh lumber, wet concrete, and the metallic tang of tools being sharpened. Dozens of workers moved with purpose, some ...