Time blurred. I had no idea how long I had been in this cold, damp room. Hours? A day? My body ached from the position I had been tied in, my wrists raw from the rough ropes. Every breath I took felt heavier, like the air itself was thick with something unseen. The only sound was the occasional drip of water somewhere in the darkness, a slow, maddening rhythm that reminded me how alone I was. But I wasn’t panicked. Not yet. I had been in worse situations before. The trick was to keep my mind clear, to keep control of my breathing. I had learned long ago that the moment fear took hold, you lost. Footsteps echoed in the distance. I straightened slightly, my muscles tensing as I listened. The steps were slow, deliberate, like whoever was approaching wanted me to know they were coming. A moment later, the door creaked open, and light flooded the space. Livia stepped inside first, dressed in the same sleek black she always wore. Behind her, Levi’s sister followed, her express
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