Aria’s POVThe sound that came from Nathan’s throat wasn’t quite a word. It was closer to disbelief, the kind of sound a person makes when a miracle happens right in front of them. For twenty‑six years, Isabella Hart had existed only in stories, photographs, letters, and memories. Now she was awake. Breathing. Looking directly at us. And terrified. “Lock it.” Her voice cracked from disuse. The effort alone seemed to exhaust her, yet the fear in her eyes only grew stronger. “He found me.” Marcus reacted first. Within seconds he was at the door, checking the hallway. Adrian moved toward the windows. Damien stepped closer to me instinctively. Not enough to draw attention, but enough to make sure I was protected if something happened. The gesture didn’t escape me. Lately, very little about Damien escaped me. Nathan moved to Isabella’s bedside. For the first time since I’d met him, he looked completely shaken. “Isabella.” His voice was gentle, careful, like he was afraid she migh
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