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The rest of the day passed in a blur for both Penelope and Liam. They were both in shock, unable to process what had happened. The food that had been served to them during dinner remained untouched on the table. They both sat in silence, their minds racing with thoughts of what was to come next.

As the night wore on, Liam couldn't shake off his feeling of unease. He knew Enzo was up to something, and he couldn't trust him. He stayed up all night, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings. Every sound had him on edge, and every movement had him on alert.

The silence of the night was only broken by the occasional howl of a lone wolf in the distance. Liam's mind was in overdrive, and he couldn't help but think of all the possible scenarios that could unfold. What if Enzo had lied to them? What if he had sent them into a trap? Liam couldn't let his guard down, not even for a second.

But as the first rays of light broke through the horizon, Liam's vigil came to an end. He had made it th