Hazel’s POVI couldn't sleep much that night, but waking up in Kai's arms made the morning a little easier to face. After Kai left for his study to coordinate with his security team, I poured myself a cup of tea and sat near the large windows in the living room.Before I could even take a third sip, the heavy front doors of the mansion creaked open, followed by fast, heavy footsteps echo down the hallway."Hazel!"It was Adrian. He didn't even wait for the house manager to announce him. He stormed into the living room, wearing a dark coat with his tie slightly loosened, holding a paper bag from my favorite bakery in one hand and a folder in the other.He looked completely furious. His face was flushed, and his jaw was clenched tight."Adrian, what are you—"Before I could finish saying his name, my cousin dropped the bag on the coffee table, wrapped his arms around me, and pulled me into a tight, fierce hug."I came as fast as I could," Adrian said into my hair, his voice rough with e
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