Alanza’s POV"So you are the mysterious woman who has my brother all worked up," the stranger said, her voice cutting through the quiet of my hospital room.I blinked, startled by the sudden intrusion. A woman stood in the doorway, radiating a level of confidence that made the air feel heavy. She had chestnut hair pulled into a tight, professional ponytail and eyes the color of emeralds. They were the exact same shade as Leyton’s."I am Liddy," she continued, her smile warm but her gaze sharp. "Leyton’s sister. It is a pleasure to meet you, Alanza."I started to push myself up from the pillows, my muscles still feeling a bit like lead after the week I’d had, but she waved me down. Her hand stayed in the air for a second, a silent command that I instinctively followed."Do not get up," Liddy said. "You have been through enough of an ordeal. Rest."I sank back into the bed, feeling small under her scrutiny. It felt like
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