Page 95 of The Lycan King's Secret Child

Xander: "I can't lose them again."

Elias: "You won't. But first, we need to ensure the Council doesn't follow."

Xander nodded reluctantly.

Xander: "What's the plan?"

Elias: "We need to dismantle their tracking spells. Without them, they'll be blind."

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By dawn, Amelia and Liam reached a quiet coastal town. The streets were deserted, and the first light of morning painted the sky in hues of pink and orange.

Selene: "This is where I leave you."

Amelia looked around anxiously.

Amelia: "But where should we go?"

Selene handed her a small piece of parchment.

Selene: "There's an address on here. It's a safe house. You'll find allies there."

Amelia: Taking the parchment "I don't know how to thank you."

Selene: "Just keep him safe."

She glanced down at Liam, who was rubbing sleep from his eyes.

Liam: "Are you leaving?"

Selene: Smiling gently "Yes, little one. But we'll see each other again."

With that, Selene disappeared into the shadows, leaving Amelia and Liam alone.

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They made their way through the quiet town to the address Selene had provided. It led them to a modest cottage tucked away behind a grove of trees. Amelia hesitated before knocking on the door.

It creaked open to reveal a tall man with kind eyes and silver-streaked hair.

Man: "You must be Amelia. We've been expecting you."

Amelia: "Selene sent us."

Man: "Indeed. Please, come inside."

They entered the cottage, which was warm and inviting. The scent of freshly baked bread filled the air.

Liam: Whispering to Amelia "I'm hungry."

The man chuckled.

Man: "Let's get you both something to eat. My name is Gabriel, by the way."

As they settled at the kitchen table, Gabriel placed bowls of hearty stew before them.

Gabriel: "You're safe here. The Council won't find you."

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