Caspian sat up in his hospital bed, his body aching from the surgery. The room smelled of disinfectant, and the steady beeping of machines reminded him that he wasn’t at full strength yet. He hated hospitals.They were cold, sterile, and far too quiet for his liking. Dominic stood silently by the door, watching over him like a hawk.Caspian’s mind, however, wasn’t on his pain or the machines. It was on Julia and Liam. He needed to see them, to know they were okay. But first, he had to deal with the uninvited guest who had barged into his life yet again.Maverick, his uncle, stood by the window, pretending to admire the view of the city below after coming into his room.The older man turned to face him with a practiced smile, the kind that hid sharp intentions. “Caspian,” Maverick began smoothly, “I came to see how you’re doing. Family should look out for each other, after all.”Caspian raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. He knew his uncle too well. Maverick’s concern was never genuine. “C
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