Alika’s POVI don’t remember exactly when the drowsiness began to creep in. Maybe after Ethan left the room without saying much. Maybe after I’d sat too long in the chair, staring at the black book still resting on my lap.My head felt heavy, my eyes too hard to keep open. My breathing slowed, and before I could fight it, I was already trapped in darkness.But the darkness wasn’t empty.The sky above me turned deep crimson, like a sunset that refused to fade. In front of me stood a man—tall, broad-shouldered, with long black hair falling neatly across his shoulders. His face… was too perfect to be human. A strong jawline, sharp golden eyes, thin but dangerously inviting lips. Something about him made it impossible to look away.“Who are you?” My voice was hoarse, yet I wasn’t afraid.He gave me a faint smile, stepping forward slowly. Every movement seemed to ripple the air around us, like heat rising from
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