Adrian’s POVNikolai’s stare pressed against my spine, but I refused to turn around. The hospital’s automatic doors slid open with a mechanical whisper.My phone suddenly buzzed against my palm, the vibration cutting through the tension that had followed me from the car. Isabelle’s name flashed across the screen, and I answered without hesitation.“I’m almost at the hospital,” her voice came through, breathless with nervous energy. “Do you think I’ll be a good candidate? I spoke to someone and she said not everyone qualifies for egg extraction.”“You don’t have to worry about that,” I assured her, my voice steadier than I felt. “I’m sure it wouldn’t be a problem.”The lie came easily. I had no idea what the requirements were, but Isabelle needed reassurance, not my uncertainty. She had been through enough already, with the poisoning and the family’s ultimatum.“Okay, I’m here. Gotta go.”The line went dead, leaving me alone with the sound of my own breathing and the distant hum of h
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