#Chapter 260: Beachfront View

Olivia The sun hung high in the sky, casting a golden hue over the villa. The warmth of its rays contrasted with the uncertainty in my heart. The artifact hunt felt like chasing shadows, especially with the chilling realization that Ryan was on our tail. The next item on the cryptic list was a special stone from the sea. It sounded simple, but given the vastness of the sea, it was akin to searching for a needle in a haystack. With the twins successfully down for a nap, I found myself walking towards the beach, the gentle wind tousling my hair. The villa had always been a sanctuary for us, the surrounding nature like a balm to our weary souls. Now, however, even this beautiful beach was tinged with the fear of discovery. I wandered the coastline, the soft granules of sand seeping between my toes, occasionally bending to pick up a particularly shiny or odd-looking stone. But none resonated with that inner wolf spirit, none held that special connect