Page 25 of The Lycan King's Secret Child

Email Content: "Dig deeper into his past. Shadow Ridge holds the answers."

Her heart raced. Who was sending these messages?

Determined, she grabbed her bag and headed out. If there were answers to be found in Shadow Ridge, she intended to find them.

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Back at Drakov Industries, Marcus entered Xander's office.

Marcus: "We have a situation."

Xander: "What now?"

Marcus: "Amelia received an anonymous tip. She's heading back to Shadow Ridge."

Xander: Frustrated "Damn it. Someone's manipulating her."

Marcus: "Likely the rival pack, trying to expose us."

Xander: "We need to intercept her."

Marcus: "Agreed. I've dispatched a team."

Xander: "No. I'll handle it myself."

Marcus: "Is that wise?"

Xander: "She's my responsibility."

Marcus hesitated before nodding.

Marcus: "Very well. But proceed with caution."

Xander: "Always."

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Amelia drove along the winding road toward Shadow Ridge, her mind focused on the mysterious messages.

Her phone rang—a call from Xander.

Amelia: "Hello?"

Xander: "Amelia, where are you?"

Amelia: "Out following a lead."

Xander: "In Shadow Ridge?"

She frowned.

Amelia: "How did you know?"

Xander: "I have my ways. You shouldn't be there."

Amelia: "Why not? What's going on, Xander?"

Xander: "It's not safe. Turn back."

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