KYLIE'S REQUEST, LYSANDER'S OFFER...I waited in our penthouse, the room dim, shadows creeping along the walls as I sat alone. The city lights flickered through the windows, but they felt distant, just like him. Lysander was late, and with every passing minute, a new thread of doubt wound tighter in my chest.When he finally walked in, I held my breath, watching him as he crossed the room with that silent, unreadable look. There was a weight between us, something unspoken but heavy, hanging in the air. I swallowed, feeling my heart thump in my chest. I had to ask, even if the answer broke me."How did she react when you told her you couldn’t see her anymore?" I asked about Grace, trying to keep my voice steady. The words were thin, almost fragile, as they left my mouth. My fingers twisted together, cold despite the warmth of the room.Lysander stood still, his silence drawing a knot in my stomach. Finally, he stepped close, his hand reaching for my chin, his fingers firm but gentle. H
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