EPILOGUE

As Gabriel sat in his small apartment, lost in thought, his phone buzzed with a message from an unknown number. Curiosity piqued, he unlocked his phone and read the message that appeared on the screen:

"Protect Scarlett at all costs. Danger approaches. Trust in your bond."

Confusion and concern filled Gabriel's mind. Who could have sent this message? And why was Scarlett in danger? He quickly dialed Scarlett's number, his heart pounding with worry.

"Gabriel?" Scarlett's voice sounded anxious over the phone. "Did you get a strange message too?"

"Yeah, I did. Scarlett, we need to talk. Meet me at our secret spot," Gabriel said, his voice trembling with urgency.

Minutes later, they found themselves hidden away in their secret haven - a small, abandoned treehouse deep within the woods. As they settled down, Gabriel recounted the cryptic message he had received.

Scarlett's eyes widened with alarm. "This can't be a coincidence, Gabriel. I've been feeling a presence lurking in the shadows, fo