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Chapter 65: The Message at the Door

Author: Frank J.P
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-05 14:57:39

Sienna

The soft knock woke me.

It wasn’t loud — just a small, careful tap that echoed faintly through the quiet room.

For a moment, I didn’t even move. My body still felt heavy from sleep, the sheets warm, the light outside a soft gold. Jaxon stirred beside me, stretching before realizing something had made the sound.

We exchanged a look. Neither of us spoke.

He pushed himself up slowly, rubbing the back of his neck. “Room service?”

“It’s too early,” I whispered.

He swung his legs over the bed, his bare feet touching the carpet. The knock didn’t come again, but the silence that followed felt heavier than before — like the air itself was holding its breath.

When Jaxon opened the door, there was no one there. Just a small, plain envelope lying on the floor, and a tiny black USB drive taped neatly beside it.

“Jax…” I sat up, my voice barely above a whisper.

He didn’t answer. He crouched down, picked both items up, then shut the door again and locked it.

We sat at the edge of the bed, sta
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