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.

after a moment of contemplation, decided to call Alexander. There was no answer the first time, but on the second attempt,

Regal Riverside? I brought Quinn back, but we can't get

Alexander's surprise mirrored Sean's.

a moment of silence, he asked, "You brought

that where she

silence on the other

like an eternity, so long that Sean began to think

voice came through, "Did you bring her on your

say that it was his decision, but Alexander's question made him reconsider. He

chuckle sent a chill

"Sean, you're getting bolder."

stammered, "Alexander, I... I'm sorry,

off the seal and just go in," Alexander

daring to say more. He knew his clumsy lie could easily be

out of the car, removed the seal, and entered the gate using the same code as before. The gate opened as expected.