Page 83 of The Lycan King's Secret Child

Marcus: "I've come to see the boy."

Liam clutched Amelia's hand tightly.

Amelia: "Why?"

Marcus: "Word has reached us of his... abilities. The Council is concerned."

Xander: "He's just a child."

Marcus: "A child with immense potential. Left unchecked, he could pose a threat."

Amelia: "He's no threat."

Marcus: "Perhaps not now, but in time. The Council believes he should be brought to us for proper training."

Xander: "We won't allow that."

Marcus: Sternly "It's not a request."

Xander's eyes narrowed.

Xander: "You'll have to go through me."

Marcus sighed.

Marcus: "I was hoping to avoid conflict."

He gestured, and two more figures appeared.

Amelia's heart raced.

Amelia: "Liam, stay behind us."

Liam's eyes glowed faintly.

Liam: "Mommy, I'm scared."

Amelia: "It's okay, sweetheart."

Marcus: "Please, let's handle this peacefully."

Xander: "Leave now."

Marcus shook his head.

Marcus: "Very well."

Before he could act, Liam stepped forward.

Liam: "You shouldn't be here."

Marcus looked at him with a mix of curiosity and caution.

Marcus: "And why is that, young one?"

Liam: "The trees told me."

Suddenly, a gust of wind swirled around them, leaves and branches moving as if alive.

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