POV: RhysI stared at Lyra through the monitor, my heart breaking as I saw the tears on her face. Viktor's impossible choice hung between us like a blade, designed to cut our love apart piece by piece. But as I looked into her eyes, even through the grainy video feed, I saw something that gave me hope.I saw determination."Lyra," I said softly, making sure the microphones would pick up my voice. "Look at me."She raised her eyes to the camera, and even across the distance and through the electronic barrier, I felt our connection as strongly as ever."I need you to listen very carefully," I continued. "Do you remember our first real conversation? About what we both wanted most in life?"Confusion flickered across her face for a moment, then understanding dawned. We'd never had that conversation - it was code. I was telling her that nothing we said now should be taken at face value because Viktor was listening."I remember," she said, her voice steadying. "You said the most important t
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