Naomi’s POVLater that night, our small guesthouse felt smaller than usual. Bali’s warm air seeped through the open windows, carrying the faint scent of salt and flowers. I sat on the edge of the bed, restless, fingers tapping the sheets, phone clutched in my palm. I had already texted the woman—the one who left the card—asking for a precise location, but now my thumb hovered nervously over the keyboard again.Dean appeared in the doorway, carrying a tray with two plates of steaming food. The smell of garlic and spices hit me, but I barely noticed it. My chest tightened as he set it down. “Food,” he said, raising an eyebrow at my restless pacing.I forced a smile, sliding my phone under the pillow just in time. Lucky—I had deleted the message thread. Dean didn’t notice, but his hawk-like instincts had me tense anyway. He had this way of knowing, of seeing everything.“Thanks,” I said softly, letting him hand me my plate..“Phone,” he said suddenly.My head jerked up. “What?”His ton
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