River woke first, his body still heavy with exhaustion. The events of the last few days, his arrest, Miranda’s return, and Dominic’s schemes, still played through his mind like fragments of a nightmare. He reached for Jace beside him, but the space was empty. Jace must have woken earlier.River sat up, rubbing his eyes, and then got out of bed. He walked toward the kitchen, hoping to find Jace making coffee like usual. But as soon as he turned the corner, he froze.Miranda was standing by the counter, her back turned to him. She was crying quietly, shoulders shaking as she held a mug in trembling hands. The sound of her soft sobs filled the silent kitchen, breaking the morning calm.River hesitated, unsure what to do. Part of him wanted to walk away, to give her space. But another part, the one that couldn’t ignore pain when he saw it, made him take a few steps closer.“Miranda,” he said softly. “Are you okay?”She turned quickly, wiping her tears with the back of her hand. Her eyes w
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