The room was dark, but warm.Alec had shut down the entire floor. No staff, no security—just her, a private nurse, and his watchful shadow lingering at the door like he was afraid she’d vanish again.Zara blinked slowly as the soft hum of machines faded into her mind. Her fingers twitched beneath the silk sheets. Then her throat tightened. It was dry, sore, raw.A soft sound escaped her lips.Alec was there in seconds.His hand was trembling as it reached for her cheek, brushing back a lock of hair stuck to her skin. His thumb hovered like it wanted to touch, wanted to press her back to life—but didn’t dare.“You scared me,” he whispered, voice hoarse. “You scared the hell out of me, Zara.”She licked her lips. “What happened?”He sat on the bed, folding her hand into his without hesitation now.“You collapsed. Dehydration, exhaustion. Stress. Everything. Your body just—gave out.”“I—” she tried to sit up. Pain laced through her side and chest. She hissed.“Don’t. Just—stay still,” Al
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