Page 57 of The Lycan King's Secret Child

Amelia's heart skipped a beat.

Amelia: "I don't think that's a good idea right now."

Xander: Concern evident in his voice "Please, it's important."

She hesitated, weighing her options.

Amelia: "Alright. Tomorrow afternoon?"

Xander: "Thank you. I'll text you the details."

Amelia: "Okay."

She ended the call, exhaling slowly.

Sophie: "What did he want?"

Amelia: "He wants to meet."

Sophie: "Maybe he's got good news."

Amelia: "Or maybe more complications."

Sophie: "You'll never know unless you go."

Amelia nodded, her mind already racing with possibilities.

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The next afternoon, Amelia arrived at the agreed-upon location—a quiet park nestled away from the city's bustle. She spotted Xander sitting on a bench under a large oak tree. His expression was unreadable as she approached.

Amelia: "Hi."

Xander: Standing up "Thank you for coming."

They sat down, an awkward silence stretching between them.

Xander: "I wanted to apologize for everything. For the way I've handled things."

Amelia: "Xander, we've been through this."

Xander: "I know, but I need you to understand that I was trying to protect you."

Amelia: "By pushing me away?"

Xander: "Yes. The threats haven't stopped. If anything, they've escalated."

Amelia: "I can take care of myself."

Xander: "It's not just about you anymore."

She looked at him sharply, wondering if he somehow knew about the baby.

Amelia: "What do you mean?"

Xander: "The rival faction is becoming more aggressive. They've targeted others close to me. I can't risk you getting hurt."

Amelia: "So your solution is to distance yourself? We've already tried that, and it didn't work."

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