I didn't sleep.I drifted somewhere between awake and unconscious, but every time I got too close to actual rest, my body jerked me back. Like it didn't trust peace enough to let me have it.By morning, sunlight poured through the windows in thick golden streams. It should've been beautiful. Instead, it just made me feel exposed.I sat up, pressed my palm to my chest, and waited for my heartbeat to slow. This place was too quiet. No neighbors screaming. No generators grinding. No sirens or barking dogs.Just silence. Perfect, controlled silence.I walked to the window. From up here, the estate stretched on forever. Manicured lawns. Trees trimmed into submission. Security guards pacing their routes like machines.A cage with velvet lining.A knock at the door polite, measured."Come in," I said.Lucien stepped inside, tablet in hand, dressed like he was about to negotiate world peace. He stopped when he saw me at the window."You're up early.""I never went to sleep."He nodded, like h
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