The night air was heavy with heat, yet my body shivered. “Come with me,” he said, his voice low, bringing a promise I couldn’t name. Every urge screamed to walk away, but my legs failed me. I followed him up a narrow staircase that led to a rooftop pool, hidden above the chaos of the city. The city of Los Angeles stretched before me, glittering, living. It mocked the silence I carried inside. I said in a whisper, "Why here?" He said, "Because freedom tastes different at night." "You look like you haven't had it in years," he said. My throat got tight. I hid my face because I was worried that he would see too much. The rooftop was empty, and the water was shining a soft blue light. He threw his jacket away, rolled up his sleeves, and leaned against the edge as if he owned the place. He joked, "Calm down." "This wasn't meant to drown you," she said. I almost laughed, but the sound stopped in the middle. “That’s not funny.” He studied me, his face softening. “You’re rig
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