Ava woke up feeling unusually tired. Even though she had spent the entire night in a comfortable bed, sleep had not come easily. Every time she closed her eyes, she remembered the stranger’s hand around her wrist and the warning he had delivered before disappearing into the crowd.She stayed in bed for a few extra minutes, staring at the ceiling and trying to convince herself that everything was fine. Dominic had promised that security would be increased, and knowing him, he had probably already put dozens of people on the matter. Still, the feeling of being watched lingered in her mind.After getting dressed, Ava left her room and headed downstairs. The moment she reached the first floor, she immediately noticed something unusual. More guards were standing around the house than she had ever seen before. Two stood near the entrance, another pair near the living room, and several others were positioned outside the large windows overlooking the garden.Ava frowned as she continued dow
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