Two years had passed since that chaotic, life-changing night at the cabin. The dangerous, violent world of crime families, power struggles, forbidden affairs, and deadly betrayals felt like a distant, fading nightmare. Rory and Jax had successfully carved out a beautiful, peaceful life in the quiet coastal town of Silver Bay under their new identities — Elena and Marcus Reed. Their charming beach house, with its wide windows and stunning ocean view, had become their true sanctuary. Every morning, they woke up to the soothing sound of waves crashing against the shore and the fresh sea breeze flowing through the open windows. It was a healing, liberating existence — a complete contrast to the cold, opulent but suffocating mansion where Rory had grown up under constant surveillance and control. Rory had found real joy and purpose working part-time at the local bookstore called “Pages & Tides.” She spent her days surrounded by the comforting smell of old and new books, recommending sto
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