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."

speaking, Alexander hung up

wiped his forehead, took a moment to compose himself, and

the situation serious?"

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 missing at

his dogs were loyal and obedient, following

he couldn't help but worry about

darkened, the doctor wiped the sweat from his forehead and sighed

regain consciousness

aside and whispered a stern warning, "Don't you dare mention this

confused. "Who

promise to keep silent, or else the dogs will have you

agreed. "Alright, alright, I won't say anything.

now leave," Sean ordered, and

other individuals. These men had previously studied the black rings and had developed a tool to

not just for a playful encounter