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CHAPTER FIFTEEN

Author: Kirawrites
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-29 06:46:05

The Morning Spotlight

NEO’S POV

The ride back to the hotel felt longer than usual. The city lights kept sliding across Daniel’s face from the driver’s seat, throwing flashes of gold over his jawline. He hadn’t said a word since we left.

“You’re quiet,” I said finally, leaning my head back.

“So are you,” he replied.

“I just sang for two hours straight,” I muttered.

A small sound came from him, half a laugh, half a sigh. “Fair.”

Silence again. The hum of the car filled the space. I looked out the window at the fans still gathered on the sidewalks, waving signs even though it was almost midnight.

“Vivian said interviews start at nine tomorrow,” I said, just to say something.

“I know.”

“Of course you do.”

He glanced at me through the rearview mirror. “You saying I’m too uptight?”

I shrugged, smirking faintly. “You said it, not me.”

He didn’t answer, but I saw his mouth twitch like he was fighting a smile.

Still, something about him tonight felt different. Sharper. Watchful. I wanted to as
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