Hugo“Hey, Cassius and Victoria are already there. You’ll have a blast,” I said, trying to keep the mood light. “You can crash at my place. Some of my buddies live there, but they’re pretty chill.” I noticed her reaction to the mention of “guys,” but I’d make sure no one laid a hand on her. Her safety was my top priority.“This was a terrible idea,” she remarked, not bothering to look my way. Her tone was resigned, and I could sense her lingering concern. The days seemed to drag on, and I knew trouble awaited me when I finally got home.“I’m not keen on sending you back home,” I said as I parked the car and turned to her. She glanced in my direction, her expression showing a glimmer of optimism amidst her concern. “Sure, I can grab your bags for you,” I offered.We entered the front doors of the mansion, which seemed unusually quiet, though faint music drifted from the back. Despite the late hour, nearly midnight, we stayed up, talking and trying to ease the tension.The first floor h
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