~ Seraphina ~ The silence in the penthouse had changed. It was no longer the heavy, ignored quiet of two people living parallel lives. Now, it was vibrating with something sharp and hidden. I sat across from Adrian at the breakfast table, my fingers curled tightly around a cup of herbal tea. I hadn’t touched the coffee in weeks, a small change I hoped he hadn't noticed. Across from me, Adrian was the picture of corporate grace, his silk tie perfectly knotted, his expression smoothed into a mask of benign concern. “You’ve seemed distant lately, Seraphina,” he said, his voice smooth and solicitous. He didn't look up from his tablet, but I felt the weight of his attention. “Everything alright? You’ve been staying in quite a bit. It isn’t like you to miss the Botanical Society brunch.” “Just a bit under the weather,” I replied, my voice steady. I had spent years perfecting this tone—the one that gave away nothing. “The season is changing. I think I just need more rest.” Adrian
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