Love Unspoken

"Is she injured?" The question hung in the air, a sharp note of concern.

Sean responded hastily, "Merely a scratch from a dog, nothing of grave concern. She's currently receiving a rabies vaccine from the doctor."

Suddenly, the name "Sean" echoed through the room, uttered by Alexander.

The sound of his name caused Sean's body to tense, his nerves on edge.

"Yes, Alexander!" he responded.

"Is it really just a minor injury?" Alexander's voice was devoid of emotion, yet it bore an overwhelming pressure that made Sean feel the weight of it even through the screen of the phone. Forcing himself to maintain his composure, Sean assured, "Yes, it's really just a minor injury. I'll send you the photographs later."

"I don't need it. You should know the consequences of lying."

"I know, I know!" Sean's voice was tinged with desperation.A moment of silence ensued on the other end of the line before Alexander finally spoke, "Choose a nice gift for her." "Okay."

"And don't forget about the main task."

forget!" After Sean Vance finished speaking, Alexander hung up the phone, leaving Sean

a moment to compose himself,

the situation serious?"

worry washed over Sean as the doctor pointed at the freshly stitched wound on her leg. "Look at the wounds. Can't you tell whether it's serious?" The wound was bowl-sized, with skin

assured Alexander that his dogs were loyal and obedient, following commands

seeing Quinn's injury, he couldn't help but worry about

the doctor wiped the sweat from his forehead

stitching. She should regain consciousness once

pulled the doctor aside and whispered a stern

looked confused. "Who is

or else the dogs will have you for their

by Sean's fierce demeanor, the doctor quickly agreed. "Alright, alright,

leave," Sean ordered, and the

These men had previously studied the black rings and had

here not just for a playful encounter with the