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Elyse’s gaze was unwavering. “I’ve steeled myself for this. I appreciate your hospitality these past few days. Jayden and I will both come back to thank you later.”

Garret observed Elyse intently, then exhaled deeply before commanding his men, “Open the gates for her.” At his command, the formidable gates opened wide. Elyse expressed her deep gratitude, and then Peyton drove her onward.

Only ten minutes after they had left Garret’s realm, Elyse felt the atmosphere change; it was laden with the acrid scent of gunpowder and an eerie tension.

Peyton, concerned Elyse might be uneasy, clarified, “This area recently witnessed an ambush, but it’s been secured and cleared now.”

As they passed a robust tree, Elyse noticed a bullet hole marring its trunk.

For Elyse, who had never experienced conflict firsthand, the scene felt oddly surreal. Even the visible signs of violence seemed somehow disconnected from reality.

nearer to the conflict’s core, the surrealism slowly dissipated, replaced

cross, signaling it as an ambulance—an emblem that should

Though it was a relatively short duration, it felt to Elyse like an

The news that he had ventured to the

hosts the

Jayden is exceptionally capable. He

dismissing her initial shock. “It

closely cropped hair and a piercing gaze emerged from the base. She strode toward Elyse and

he said, “Amanda, don’t

“So, you’re Elyse. Why are you here? Let me warn you, Jayden

Amanda’s

calm precision, Elyse replied, “Why would you assume I’m here for romance?

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