I watched Aaron approach me, the sleek device in his hand still radiating the heat of Cameron’s recent grip.The cold weight of it against my palm felt strange, like residual static from a past life. I pursed my lips, sinking into a heavy, thoughtful silence as I stared at the screen.Aaron, always the most observant of the Vaughn Circle, leaned in. "Sierra? You’ve been staring at it for a minute. If you don't like the interface, we'll swap it.""It’s fine," I murmured, my voice sounding distant even to my own ears. "Let’s just get this over with."After all, I only needed a functional link to keep the studio running. Calmly, I forced my chin up, feigning a casual scan of the crowded store. My heart skipped—unintentionally, I locked eyes with Cameron Steele. He was still standing by the pillar, his piercing slate-grey gaze fixed on me, simmering with emotions I lacked the energy to decode.I felt a prickle of unease. Ever since the binding ritual collapsed earlier today, the air aroun
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