Page 42 of The Lycan King's Secret Child

Xander: "I had no other choice. She was in danger because of me. She deserved to know the truth."

Marcus: "You could have found another way. Now the Council demands action."

Xander's gaze hardened.

Xander: "I'll handle it. Tell them I'll be there shortly."

Marcus nodded, concern evident in his eyes.

Marcus: "Be careful, Xander. They're serious about this."

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After Marcus left, Xander picked up his phone, hesitating before dialing Amelia's number. When she answered, her voice was a mixture of warmth and apprehension.

Amelia: "Hello?"

Xander: "Amelia, it's Xander."

Amelia: "Hi. I wasn't sure if I'd hear from you."

Xander: "I wanted to check on you. How are you feeling?"

Amelia: "It's a lot to process, but I'm managing. There's still so much I don't understand."

Xander: "I know. There's a lot we need to discuss."

Amelia: "Can we meet?"

Xander: "I have some things to take care of this morning, but how about lunch?"

Amelia: "That works. Where should we meet?"

Xander: "I'll come to your office, and we can go from there."

Amelia: "Alright. See you then."

He ended the call, a weight settling on his shoulders. Facing the Council would not be easy, but he was determined to fight for what mattered to him.

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The grand hall of the Lycan Council was imposing, with its high ceilings and ancestral tapestries. Xander entered, his footsteps echoing on the marble floor. The Council members were already seated, their expressions stern.

Elder Viktor: "Xander Drakov, you've been called here to answer for your actions."

Xander: "I understand."

Elder Selene: "You've revealed our existence to a human. Do you realize the severity of this breach?"

Xander: "Yes, but I had reasons."

Elder Marcus: "Your personal reasons do not excuse putting our entire community at risk."

Xander remained composed.

Xander: "Amelia was targeted because of me. By telling her the truth, I was able to protect both her and our secret."

Elder Selene: "Emotions can cloud judgment, Xander. Attachment to a human is dangerous."

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