Susanna’s POVHis body finally moved away from mine, and the wall stopped pressing into my spine.I inhaled slowly, steadying my breath. The air still felt thick between us, charged with something I didn’t want to name.Sebastian’s shadow lingered even when he stepped back. “You lasted longer than I expected,” he said. His voice was low, edged with something that wasn’t quite praise and wasn’t quite mockery.I refused to give him the satisfaction of a reaction. “If you’re done proving whatever point that was, can we get back to training?”One corner of his mouth lifted. “You’re getting better at slipping past the guards.”“I’m not here for compliments,” I cut in, stepping past him. The cold stone under my boots grounded me. “I’m here to sneak into Derek’s mansion without getting noticed”His footsteps fell in behind mine, quiet but relentless. Always there. Always following.We moved through the east wing. The corridors narrowed, the torches dimmed, and shadows clung to the ston
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