Chapter 16:****The glow from my phone screen faded, but the threat hung in the air like smoke. I sat on the edge of the bed, trying to put together who else could be watching us. Beside me, Adrian’s phone buzzed against the nightstand. I didn’t notice at first. He was already reaching for it.“I’ll be right back,” he said. His voice was tight. He stood and walked into the bathroom, closing the door behind him.I sat on the bed, trying to trace the pattern on the sheets. My mind raced through names, faces, old enemies, and new rivals. But nothing fit. The messages weren’t empty threats. They were serious warnings.Through the frosted glass, I saw the bathroom light turn on. It went off moments later. But Adrian didn’t come out immediately. When he finally opened the door, the air around him had changed. His shoulders were rigid, and his jaw was locked. He avoided looking at my face.“Is everything okay?” I asked.“Yes,” he answered. Too fast and flat. He slipped his phone into his po
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