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Author: Theana
last update publish date: 2026-04-23 21:57:42

CHAPTER 116 — AFTER THEY SEE YOU

The hallway stayed silent long after the man disappeared.

Too silent.

Like the walls themselves were listening.

Sienna’s pulse still hadn’t slowed.

Her breathing felt uneven.

Too sharp.

Too fast.

Damien was already moving again.

Checking corners.

Watching exits.

Calculating.

“How did he get out that fast?” she asked.

No answer.

Because Damien was listening.

Not to her.

To everything else.

Footsteps thundered somewhere nearby.

More guards.

Within se
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