Preparing 2.

The reason for their surprise became evident as they inspected the once-blank contract within their minds.

The first line now displayed a clause, and it was Alec’s exact words that was etched onto it with eerie clarity, as they processed this, feeling with a mix of unease and intrigue, they noticed Alec pulling out four more contracts and pushing them toward Aiden, Kelvin, Emma, and Ethan.

It then dawned on Endrick and Sophia that Alec’s initial move must have been a test, because if he was willing to bind even his clansmen in the same manner, it proved how deeply he valued the secret he was about to share.

This realization made them feel honoured, as it indicated Alec considered them as trustworthy as his closest allies.