Sebastian’s POV.The silence in the hospital room was heavy, broken only by the rhythmic beeping of the monitor. I sat in the hard plastic chair next to the bed, my hand engulfing Grace’s uninjured one.She had been drifting in and out of consciousness for hours, but now, her eyes were open. They were glassy with pain medication, but the fear in them was sharp and lucid."Sebastian," she croaked, her throat dry from the dust."I’m here," I said immediately, leaning forward to bring a cup of water to her lips. "Drink slowly. You’re safe."She took a sip, then pulled back, her eyes searching the room frantically. "Is... is anyone else here?""Just my security detail outside the door," I assured her. "No one gets in without my permission. So tell me what happened? I didn't ask you before because you needed rest.”She let out a shaky breath, her fingers tightening around mine with a desperate strength. "It wasn't an accident, Sebastian."My eyes narrowed. "I know. Hydraulics don't fail li
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