Chapter 286

• Xander paced back and forth in the living room. He had sent a message to the Washingtons, but there was still no response—and that made him uneasy.
• It was his sister who had caused the mess. If it wasn’t for the fact that he was now involved, he would’ve let her deal with it herself.
• He ran a hand through his hair in frustration. “Why did she have to be so reckless?” he muttered. “Dragging the whole family into this... I told her to stay out of their way.”