ASHERKaida's reticence endured, a pervasive shroud that refused to lift. She picked at her food, her gaze drifting past our pups as they were introduced to her. Over a week had passed since her resurrection, yet a somber pall still clung to her, unbroken. Her smile, once radiant, remained elusive, and despite our efforts to lift her spirits, she remained listless and apathetic.We scrutinized her behavior, noting the frequency of her trances and the recurrence of night terrors that left her trembling. Malachi's watchful presence hovered around her, a stark contrast to his initial aloofness. His attention, though subtle, raised suspicions.Our initial elation at Kaida's return had been short-lived, tempered by the realization that she was merely existing, not living. It was a cruel mockery, a parody of the vibrant, fierce woman she once was. I felt wretched admitting it, but I wondered if she would have been better off remaining dead. At least then, we could have mourned her properl
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