Gabriel's Pov“Damn it…” I muttered, slamming the pen down. I've been staring at the same paper for minutes. I couldn’t think straight. Her face—her silence—kept flashing in my head like an echo that refused to die.Nyx.She’s been too quiet lately. No attitude, no sharp words—just calm. I leaned back, rubbing my temple, smirking bitterly.“Did the doctor inject obedience into you or what?” I smirked.“She even smiled at dinner yesterday,” I muttered. “Who are you fooling, Nyx?”. I should’ve been pleased, but instead, it made me uneasy. That woman… she never plays straight.A soft knock interrupted my thoughts. “Sir?”Elena peeked in. “It’s almost time for breakfast.”I glanced at my watch, sighed, and nodded. “I’ll be there soon.”She nodded, turned to leave, but I stopped her.“Wait,” I said. “What about Nyx?”Elena smiled faintly. “She’s already at the table, sir.”That caught me.Already there? No shouting, no delay, no silent war?Interesting.“Alright,” I said. “You can go.”Whe
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