As the party of the Alpha's birthday came to an end, Sophia, Xavier, and Xiao found themselves sitting together in the backseat of the car, their fingers intertwined. The atmosphere was calm and serene, a stark contrast to the excitement of the party they had just left behind.

Sophia leaned her head against Xavier's shoulder, feeling a sense of contentment wash over her. Xiao, sitting on her other side, wrapped his arm around her, pulling her closer. Their connection was palpable, a ...