Kael’s office was quiet, the kind of quiet that makes every little sound stand out. The blinds were half-closed, casting lines across the floor. I sat back in my chair, letting my hands rest on the desk. Aaron hadn’t returned yet, and I was trying to ignore the feeling gnawing at me.He would come back soon. He always did. But I noticed something before he even stepped inside. Something off. A hesitation, a tension in the way he moved, the way he looked around. Aaron was normally easy, confident, playful even—but today he wasn’t. Today, he was uneasy.When he finally entered, closing the door softly behind him, I let my face remain calm, though my mind was sharp.“Kael,” he said, voice slightly strained, “I—” He stopped. Words caught somewhere between his teeth.I leaned back, eyes on him, silent. Buongiorno, amico. I didn’t say it out loud, just in my head. My patience wasn’t endless, but I could wait. He would tell me when he was ready.He shifted, avoiding eye contact. Normally, he
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