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CHAPTER FORTY ONE

Rafa’s POVMorning arrived too quickly.I hadn't slept all night. Avery had fallen asleep almost immediately; one moment he was clutching my shirt as if I might vanish, and the next his breathing slowed, and he went limp on my shoulder.I stayed awake all through the night, watching for any tiny change in his breathing, any sign that pain might be coming. My hand had gone numb under his weight, but I didn't move; I didn't dare.When the sun finally peeked through the curtains, everything looked bright, and it seemed like everything was back to normal.But nothing felt normal.Avery stirred beside me, letting out a small, pained groan as he turned. His hand instinctively moved to his bandaged shoulder.“Don't move too fast,” I said softly. “You’ll rip the wound open.”He blinked a few times, looked confused, then looked at me as if he hadn't expected me to be there like he’d woken up alone too many times in his life, like he didn't recognize what my presence meant anymore.That alone u

CHAPTER FORTY TWO

Rafa’s POVI’ve been restless these past two days. Too many things crowded my mind, the cellar that’s apparently in my warehouse, Avery bleeding out, and the fact that someone under my roof had the right to betray me.I was in my office when the door opened without a knock. Kane stepped inside, silent as always, with an unreadable expression. He didn't even bother with greetings.I looked up from the file I was reading. “What is it?”“The scouts you sent to the cellar confirmed it was real,” he said. “It has a hidden entrance that's locked from the inside.”My jaw tightened. That was good; it meant we were one step closer to finding the mastermind.“And,” he added, “Avery wants to go down there.”That caught my attention quick. I lifted my head.Avery was standing in the doorway, leaning against it like he hadn't been bleeding out two days ago. He wore a jacket over the bandages on his shoulder. His eyes looked dark, almost empty.Stubborn idiot.“I'm going,” Avery said, toneless. “I

CHAPTER FORTY THREE

Rafa’s POVAvery’s weight suddenly pressed down on me.One moment he was standing, stubborn and sharp-tongued as always, and the next his eyes rolled back, and he went completely limp.I caught him before he hit the ground.“Avery…” I shook him but got no response.Blood soaked through the bandage and stained my hands.A cold wave of fear swept through me.I gently lifted him, one arm under his knees, and the other around his back. His head rested on my shoulder like he was a piece of paper instead of a person who constantly fought death.Every few steps, Avery twitched, a small, unconscious wince, as if his body was still fighting even when he was out cold.Silly man.Always fighting and always bleeding. Mine to worry about.I couldn't even bring myself to be angry at how careless he was.I pushed open the door to his room with my shoulder. The scent of him filled the air.Carefully, I laid him on the bed and tore open the soaked bandage.He must have ripped the stitches while chasin

CHAPTER FORTY FOUR

Avery’s POVRafa walked toward me, frowning. “What are you doing out of bed? You shouldn't be walking around like this,” his hand went to mine, gentle but firm. “Let’s go back upstairs, then you can say what you want.”He didn't leave room for argument. He guided me upstairs slowly, staying close like he expected me to collapse at any second.When we reached his bedroom, he helped me sit on the bed and sat beside me, not touching, just waiting.My hands went cold. My breathing felt uneven.“Avery,” he said quietly.I swallowed.“I know.”He didn't push or ask. He just waited. And that almost made me tear up.I stared at the floor. When I spoke, my voice was barely audible.“You would be the first person I’ve ever told this. You’d probably even be the last.”The heat coming off him kept me grounded.“Take your time,” he said.I exhaled slowly, trying to steady myself.“My name hasn't always been Avery.”Rafa didn't move or react too strongly, but I saw his fingers tighten on his knee.

CHAPTER FORTY FIVE

Avery’s POVRafa didn't let go of my hand for a long time. He stayed beside me as if he thought that if he blinked, I would disappear. I didn't know what to do with that kind of concern. It was heavier than anything I had carried before, yet softer. It was strange, confusing, and in a way I couldn't name, scary. “I'm fine,” I said eventually, trying to pull my hand away. Rafa shook his head. “You’re not fine, not even close.” He wasn't wrong, though. My head felt light, like it might fall off my shoulder at any second. My chest tightened painfully, and my breathing was uneven. My body felt drained, as if all its energy had been sucked out. But I didn't want him to worry more than he already did. I didn't want him to see me like this, weak and falling apart. “I can handle…” I tried to argue, my voice low and trembling. “You don't have to handle everything all alone,” Rafa said, cutting me off. His voice wasn't sharp or scolding; it was soft, warm, and steady. “Not anymore.” I loo

CHAPTER FORTY SIX

Avery’s POV Two weeks. That's how long it has been since I broke down in front of Rafa. Two weeks after I told him the truth I had buried so deeply I started to believe it wasn't real. Two weeks since he held me together while I fell apart, piece by piece. Two weeks since I woke up and realized I wasn't alone and that he had no intention of letting me be alone. He barely left my side now. At first, I found it irritating. Not because I didn't want him there, but because I didn't know what to do with the way he looked at me, like I was fragile, precious, something he couldn’t afford to lose. The first few days, I couldn't even walk without his hand near my back, ready to catch me if I fell. Now I moved around better, my strength slowly coming back, but Rafa still watches me as if I might fall apart at any second. Right now, I'm lying on his bed, our bed, apparently, because Rafa has refused to let me sleep anywhere else, with my head propped on the pillows. My breathing was steady,

CHAPTER FORTY SEVEN

Avery’s POV I woke up in a warm embrace. Warm in a way that initially felt wrong, too comfortable and safe. My first instinct was to jerk away, reach for a weapon that wasn't there, and brace myself for an attack that wasn't coming. But then I felt the arm around my waist tighten slightly. A familiar breath brushed the back of my neck. Rafa. Right. The memory slowly filtered in, his mouth on mine, his hands on my skin, the way he held me as if he was scared to let go, and the way I let him. I exhaled and sank back into the pillow. “You’re awake,” Rafa murmured against my shoulder, his voice still rough and hoarse from sleep. “Unfortunately,” I muttered. He let out a soft huff that I felt more than heard. “Good morning to you too, sunshine.” I groaned. “Don't call me that.” “What? Sunshine?” “Yes. It's disgusting.” He laughed quietly, sounding way too pleased with himself. His hand, still resting on my waist, traced lazy circles there, unfazed by my attitude. “You didn't

CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT

Avery's POVI should have known something was wrong the moment I walked into the hallway leading to the basement. It took a lot of pleading and tricks for Rafa to let me come with him to the basement. I don't understand why he didn't want me there.It was deathly quiet, and everything felt off.Rafa walked beside me, issuing orders to tighten security, but his voice sounded distant. Something in the air felt wrong. There was that familiar pressure in my chest, that feeling that had saved my life countless times.There was something about Lorenzo that was bothering me. The way he looked at me with hatred felt too personal, but I was sure I hadn't interacted with him before then, so I didn’t know where that hatred was coming from.We reached the basement, and Rafa stopped in front of the closed door.“Stay behind me,” he said without looking back.I snorted. “Like hell I would.”He didn't bother arguing because he could see in my face that I wasn't going to give in.Then he opened the d

CHAPTER FORTY NINE

Avery’s POV “Who is this?” Rafa asked, voice deep. A distorted laugh echoed through the line. “You’ll figure it out soon enough,” the voice said. “I just thought to give Vyn a head start.” I swallowed hard. “Why contact me?” I forced out. “Oh, it’s nothing personal,” the caller replied as if we were old friends. “Or maybe it is. Depends on how much you remember.” My stomach dropped. The voice chuckled again, amused at my silence. “Did you really think your past wouldn’t come knocking?” the voice said softly. Before I could respond, the line went dead. Rafa didn't hang up right away. He held the phone like he was waiting for the voice to return, watching the blank screen as if it might flash again with that same unknown number. The silence buzzed louder than the call had. The echo of that voice still sounded in my head, refusing to fade. Vyn. 007. Those weren't supposed to exist outside the walls I grew up in. They aren't even supposed to be known by anyon

CHAPTER FIFTY

Avery’s POV I barely slept that night. Even when Rafa pulled me against him and tightened his arms around my waist, like he could hold me from slipping away, my mind wouldn’t stop racing. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw a red string, a flash of a wrist, and a small hand pulling me through a dark hallway. By the time sunlight seeped into the room, my head already ached from lack of sleep. Rafa woke up before I could pretend I wanted to stay awake all night. He shifted, eyes still half-closed, then looked at me properly. “You didn't sleep.” I didn't bother denying. “Neither did you.” He didn't answer. He sat up, rubbed his face, then leaned forward, elbows on his knees. The tension in his back told me he was thinking and planning. In his world, nothing was unsolvable, just inconvenient. “Today,” he said quietly. “I want to pull every camera around the area from last night, maybe we’ll get something.” I nodded mechanically. “Okay.” “And I'll have Kane run the numbers that we

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