Corona Nera had begun to feel alive again. Even with Luca still out there, even with the shadows of his threats lingering, the mansion had found its rhythm.Guards moved steadily through the halls, checking every corridor, but not in a way that made it feel suffocating.The cooks cooked in the kitchens, and the maids moved like clockwork, arranging cushions, folding throws, and laying out warm blankets for Rose.Rose was perched on the wide settee in her suite, her legs tucked beneath her, wrapped in a thick wool shawl.She had a cup of steaming herbal tea in her hands, and the warmth seeped into her, a comfort she hadn’t realized she’d been craving.Elena flitted about the room, smoothing the fabric of the curtains and fussing over the pillows, while Bella sat nearby, knitting slowly, her limp barely slowing her movements, eyes flicking to Rose every few seconds.Dante hovered near the door, a silent presence more than an intrus
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