CHAPTER 32

In the dimly lit room, the soft glow of moonlight filtered through the curtains of the room, tumatama ng banayad na liwanag sa natutulog na anyo ni Rose. As the night wore on, a subtle movement roused her from her slumber, stirring her senses to alertness.

Ang kanyang mga mata ay bahagyang kumurap, ang sensasyon ng isang malamig at metalikong bagay na dumadampi sa kanyang balat ay nagtulak sa kanya na lalo pang magising. With a flutter of her eyelids, she slowly blinked her eyes open, adjusting to the darkness that enveloped her surroundings.

Rose's gaze focused on the silhouette of a figure standing beside the bed, their presence both familiar and unexpected. She squinted, sinubukang tukuyin ang pagkakakilanlan ng misteryosong tao, her heart pounding with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension.

"Xavion, ikaw ba 'yan?" malumanay niyang sambit.

Xavion remained silent, his movements were graceful and deliberate as he reached out, his hand extending towards Rose's trembling form. With a