I held the letter lightly in my hand, feeling its edges press softly against my palm. I didn’t see Lucas today, I commented, keeping my voice steady despite the flutter in my chest.“Yeah, he said something about a vacation, I guess,” Damon replied, his tone calm, but there was an unmistakable sharpness in his voice as he glanced at me.“You should read the letter,” he said firmly, leading me carefully through the hall, his hand gently resting on my back, guiding me to the room set aside for me to rest.I followed him, my fingers still wrapped around the envelope. The room was quiet, softly lit, the curtains drawn to diffuse the afternoon sunlight. Everything felt organized, prepared, as though every detail had been planned for my comfort. Damien opened the door for me and stepped aside.“Sit,” he instructed, gesturing toward the plush chair by the window. I did as he said, carefully placing the letter on my lap. He remained standing, close by, his presence reassuring and steady.“Go
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