Page 36 of The Lycan King's Secret Child

Xander: "You're welcome to."

She smiled sleepily.

Amelia: "You make it hard to say no."

He wrapped a blanket around them both.

Xander: "Rest. I'll keep watch."

Amelia: "Over what?"

Xander: With a hint of mischief "Just in case any deer decides to interrupt again."

She laughed softly.

Amelia: "Alright then."

Her eyes closed, and she drifted off, feeling safe in his arms.

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When she awoke, the first light of dawn was painting the sky with hues of pink and gold. Xander was still beside her, gazing into the distance.

Amelia: Sleepily "Morning."

Xander: "Good morning."

She stretched, savoring the peacefulness.

Amelia: "Did you stay up all night?"

Xander: "Old habits."

Amelia: "You should have woken me."

Xander: "You looked too peaceful."

She sat up, taking in the serene surroundings.

Amelia: "I can't remember the last time I felt this content."

Xander: "I'm glad."

He began to pack up their things.

Amelia: "Do you have plans for today?"

Xander: "Nothing that can't wait."

Amelia: "Ever the mysterious man."

He smirked.

Xander: "Keeps things interesting."

They loaded the car and began the drive back to the city.

As they approached her apartment, a sense of reality settled back in.

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