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Chapter 40 – Shadows Closing In
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2025-11-10 17:11:39
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The night didn’t end when the doors closed.It lingered.In the walls.In the silence.In the way every shadow suddenly felt like it had teeth.Elena stood on the balcony just outside Adrien’s study, the cool air brushing against her skin like a quiet warning.Below, the estate looked calm.Too calm.Lights glowed softly along the pathways. Guards moved in steady, practiced patterns.Everything was exactly as it should be.And yet—It didn’t feel that way.“You’re thinking too loudly again.”Adrien’s voice came from behind her.Low.Close.She didn’t turn immediately.“Is that a bad thing?”“It depends,” he said, stepping beside her. “On whether your thoughts are useful… or dangerous.”She glanced at him.“And which are these?”His eyes moved over the estate grounds.“Both.”A faint smile touched her lips.“Good to know I’m consistent.”He didn’t smile back.Not because he didn’t want to.Because something else had his attention.Elena noticed.“Say it.”Adrien’s gaze shifted to her.
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