The Silent Pulse Of Fire.
Observing, understanding, not recoiling.
“You’ve seen glimpses,” he said softly, breaking the silence. “But the full truth… it’s more dangerous than you realize.”
“I’m aware,” Serena replied. “And I’m willing to face it.”
A small, almost imperceptible smile touched his lips. For the first time, the mask and the man seemed to coexist, if only briefly.
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