Chapter 96

Amelia, her voice trembling, couldn't contain her shock. "Thane? But... Lucius watched you die. I saw... I saw your dead body." Her words hung in the air, laden with the weight of her disbelief and fear. Thane, his gaze steady, met Amelia's eyes with a smile. "Appearances can be deceiving, Amelia," he replied cryptically. Amelia's fear turned to frustration. "Deceiving? What are you talking about? I saw you! You were dead!" Her voice cracked with emotion, the memory of that moment vivid and haunting. Thane remained composed, his demeanor shrouded in mystery. "What you saw might not have been the truth. There are forces at play beyond your comprehension," he offered in a cryptic tone. "Stop speaking in riddles!" Amelia's patience wore thin. Her eyes pleaded for clarity amidst the confusion. "Why are you here? How are you here?" Thane's gaze lingered on Amelia for a moment, not a single hint of remorse flickering in his eyes. "I'm here because of the symbol. It drew me to you," he f