"Take this," Tristan said, handing Sam a folded piece of paper. "You need to get to this location as soon as possible. They'll help you stay hidden from Lucian and his vampire allies."
Sam unfolded the paper and looked at the address written on it, her eyes widening in surprise. "Isn't this the address of…?"
"Yes," Tristan confirmed with a nod. "It's the home of Liz's adoptive parents. The Donovan couple will assist with Gabriel's recovery."
"B-but why…?" Sam's voice trembled with confusion and urgency.
"There is no time for explanations now," Tristan said firmly. "You must hurry and get to them. I'll remain here, doing everything I can to protect Wolfdale and waiting for the chance to reunite."
With a final, meaningful look at Tristan, Sam gently kissed him, her tears flowing freely. The intimacy of the moment, combined with the gravity of their situation, deepened her emotional struggle.
