Elena woke up earlier than she needed to.For a second, she didn’t move. Her eyes stayed on the ceiling, her mind slowly catching up with reality.This wasn’t her apartment.That was the first thing that settled in.The second was—She was in Damon’s house.She sat up slowly, running a hand through her hair. The room still felt unfamiliar, even though everything had been prepared perfectly.Too perfectly.Like she had just stepped into a space that had been waiting for her.Elena got out of bed and walked into the bathroom, taking her time getting ready. She focused on routine—something normal, something she could control.Shower.Skincare.Clothes.By the time she was done, she looked like herself again.Composed. Put together. In control.At least on the outside.When she stepped out into the hallway, she hesitated for a second.Then she heard something downstairs.Movement.Of course.He was already awake.Elena walked down slowly, her expression neutral, her steps steady. The clos
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