ELOWEN GARCIA'S POV The condo was quiet. The kind of quiet that made every thought in my head louder. I had taken a quick shower earlier, trying to wash away the weight of the day, but nothing really changed. The exhaustion was still there, heavy in my bones. I was now sitting on the edge of the couch, wrapped in a loose sweater Jacob had found in the closet for me. City lights shimmered beyond the glass window. Behind me, I heard the soft footsteps of Jacob. He had stepped out earlier to make a call, saying he needed to check on something. I didn’t ask what it was. Right now, I didn’t have the strength to ask anything. “You should be resting,” he said quietly. I looked up at him. He was leaning against the wall now, sleeves rolled slightly, his tie already gone. He looked tired… but his eyes were focused on me like he was making sure I hadn’t disappeared while he was gone. “I tried,” I said softly. “I just… couldn’t sleep.” For a moment, neither of us spoke. Th
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