The days in the cabin were a mix of healing and planning, but beneath the surface of that fragile peace, a sense of impending danger lingered. Demon spent hours on the phone, speaking in low tones to his contacts, arranging for new identities, safehouses, and escape routes. Every detail was scrutinized, every possible threat anticipated.Ashley, though still recovering, took solace in the mundane tasks around the cabin. Cooking, cleaning, and caring for her sister provided a semblance of normalcy that she desperately needed. Her body was still weak, and the wound in her side throbbed with a dull ache, but she forced herself to stay active, knowing that every moment spent on her feet was a step toward regaining her strength.Her sister, too, seemed to be healing, though the haunted look in her eyes had not yet faded. She had been through so much—betrayed by Demon, held captive by Adonis, and nearly losing her sister. But she was resilient, and her presence was a constant source of comf
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