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A SHADOW FROM THE PAST

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Sienna’s heart pounded as she stepped away from the door, gripping her phone so tightly her knuckles turned white.

The man outside was silent now, but she could still feel his presence waiting, watching.

Every second stretched unbearably as she listened for any movement. Would he try to force his way in? Would Damien make it in time?

The penthouse felt too big, too open. She had never been afraid in Damien’s space before, but now, it felt like a cage.

Another knock.

This one was softer.

“Sienna,” the voice called again, smooth and coaxing. “I don’t mean any harm. I just want to talk.”

She didn’t respond.

A low chuckle came from the other side. “He didn’t tell you about me, did he?”

Sienna’s pulse spiked. Whoever this was he knew Damien.

She forced her voice to stay steady. “I don’t know who you are, and I don’t care. Leave.”

A pause. Then—

“I thought you’d be smarter than this.”

Sienna’s breath caught.

The doorknob rattled.

Panic surged through her veins
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