Austin's POV The door creaked open with a slow, echoing groan. A cold draft rolled out, carrying the faint metallic tang of blood and disinfectant.Lisa stepped through, glancing back at me with that same hollow smile. “Come in, Austin,” she said softly.Every instinct screamed at me not to. But I had to find Ruby. The moment I did, something felt wrong. There were restraints on the walls, steel tables, and syringes scattered across trays.My pulse quickened. I started to shift, calling on Finn. My bones began to burn, muscles tightening—Then a sharp sting hit my neck.Before I could react, Lisa’s hand withdrew. The glint of a syringe flashed under the light.I staggered back, grabbing my neck. “What—what did you—”She tilted her head, eyes wide with false innocence. “Just something to keep you calm.”My vision blurred. Finn roared inside my head, trying to push through, but the connection slipped, like static breaking apart. I tried again, but nothing happened. I couldn’t shift.I
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