The restaurant was quiet.Not completely silent—but quiet in a way that made every small sound feel louder than it should. The soft clink of cutlery, the low hum of conversations from other tables, the gentle music playing in the background… all of it blended into something almost peaceful.Almost.But not for Amara.She sat across from Alexander, her fingers loosely wrapped around a glass of water that had long since stopped being cold. Tiny droplets had formed on the outside, sliding slowly down the surface—but she didn’t notice.Her mind was too far away.Too loud.Too full.“You’re quiet today.”Alexander’s voice cut through her thoughts.Calm. Controlled. Observant.Amara blinked, pulling herself back to the present.“Am I?” she asked, attempting a small smile.Alexander didn’t smile back immediately. Instead, he watched her—really watched her—the way he always did when he felt like something was off.“You’ve been quiet since I picked you up,” he said.Her heart skipped.Of cours
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