Page 32 of The Lycan King's Secret Child

Amelia: "Sometimes taking a risk is worth it."

Xander: "Perhaps."

She sat up slightly.

Amelia: "You can trust me, Xander."

He sat up as well, his expression serious.

Xander: "There's so much you don't know."

Amelia: "Then tell me."

He reached into his pocket and pulled out the silver wolf pendant she had found at his estate.

Amelia: "You have it."

Xander: "It belongs to my family. I believe you found it."

Amelia: "I did. I was going to return it."

Xander: "Keep it. Consider it a token of... trust."

She accepted the pendant, her fingers brushing against his.

Amelia: "Thank you."

He looked deeply into her eyes.

Xander: "Amelia, there's something I need to tell you."

A sudden rustling in the nearby trees interrupted them. Xander's posture shifted instantly, alert and tense.

Amelia: "What was that?"

Xander: "Probably just an animal."

She noticed the change in his demeanor.

Amelia: "Are you sure?"

Xander: "Stay here."

He stood up, moving toward the edge of the clearing.

Amelia: "Wait, don't go alone."

Xander: "I'll be right back."

He disappeared into the shadows, leaving her feeling suddenly vulnerable. Minutes passed, and the silence grew heavier.

She stood up, calling out softly.

Amelia: "Xander?"

No response.

Her phone had no signal, and a sense of unease began to creep in.

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