Chapter 200: The Intuition of Secrets

Mariana's eyes widened in surprise as she processed Tiago's suggestion that Charles might be a werewolf. "A werewolf?" she repeated, her voice low and incredulous. "And you think this based on... intuition?" Tiago met her gaze with a calm certainty. "Intuition, yes," he replied evenly. "It's a skill I've honed over the years. Charles blends in seamlessly, almost too perfectly. That’s usually a sign." Mariana frowned, scepticism etched on her face. "But what makes you so sure?" Tiago leaned in slightly, his voice a mere whisper. "There are subtle signs, Mariana. The way he moves, his heightened awareness, his scent. And in this world, intuition is often more reliable than hard evidence." Their conversation was abruptly cut short as Charles and Miller approached, their footsteps echoing softly in the sterile hallway. Charles gave a courteous nod to Mariana. "Miss Silva," he greeted her, his tone professional yet friendly. His gaze flickered briefly to Tiago. "And your... bodyguard, I