Love Unspoken

A sense of familiarity washed over her as she realized that this was the same path Alexander had led her down just the day before.

It was him who had abandoned her within the enclosure, departing without a backward glance, leaving her to the mercy of the dogs that roamed within.

It hadn't been a dream, she realized with a pang of sorrow. It had all been too real.A bitter smile tugged at the corners of Quinn's mouth, a silent testament to her sadness.

Why did these painful memories persist, refusing to be forgotten? Their constant presence was a torment she could not escape.

Sean drove her all the way to Regal Riverside, but when he saw the seal outside, he froze.

"What happened?" he asked, his gaze lingering on the seal. He questioned himself, wondering if he had taken a wrong turn.

But a glance at the door number confirmed he was at the right place.

Turning to Quinn, he asked, "Quinn, when did you move?"

Quinn, too, was taken aback. She stared at the seal on the door, a hollow look in her eyes. She shook her head, her confusion evident. She didn't know.

She didn't know anything.

call Alexander. There was no answer the first time,

a seal on Regal Riverside? I brought Quinn back,

Alexander's surprise mirrored Sean's.

asked, "You brought

isn't that where she

silence

eternity, so long that Sean began to think Alexander had hung

her on your own, or did she request to come

decision, but Alexander's question made him reconsider. He thought for a moment before responding, "Quinn wanted to come back herself."

cold chuckle sent a chill down Sean's

"Sean, you're getting bolder."

off guard, Sean stammered, "Alexander, I... I'm sorry, I

off the seal and just go in,"

more. He knew his clumsy lie could easily be

ending the call, Sean got out of the car, removed the seal, and entered the gate using the same code as before. The gate opened as expected. He turned back to bring Quinn and her dog inside, a look of relief on his