– Caught in the MiddleThe apartment felt smaller than usual, tighter somehow, as if the walls were pressing in. I sank onto the couch, exhausted but unable to rest. My fingers were wrapped around a mug of lukewarm tea, but the warmth didn’t reach me.Maya sat beside me, coloring quietly, her small frown tugging at my heart. Milo played with a toy car on the floor, while Max climbed onto my lap, his little arms looping around my neck. They were safe, yes—but I couldn’t shake the tension that lingered in the air.Desmond stood by the window, arms crossed, jaw tight. His eyes were sharp, calculating, and every time he glanced at me, I felt the weight of unspoken words pressing down.Gabriel leaned against the doorframe, calm and silent. His presence was different—commanding, quiet, dangerous in a way that made my chest tighten.I took a deep breath, trying to steady my thoughts. “We need to talk,” I said, voice firm despite the nerves twisting inside me.Desmond’s gaze snapped to me. “
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