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Perfect. After everything recently, at least one thing feels right.

Golden sunlight fell across the petals and across our interlocked fingers. The entanglement between Julian Hayes and Victoria Quinn had finally vanished completely. And the new life that belonged to Elise and me had only just begun. The end.

THE TIPPING POINT The days after everything fell apart were unbearable. I still woke up early and made Adrian’s coffee and breakfast. That morning he walked into the kitchen and paused. “You’re up early again,” he said. “So are you,” I replied, sliding the plate toward him. “Busy day ahead?” “Always.” He took a sip of coffee. “You’ve been quiet lately. Is everything okay?” I forced a smile. “I’m fine.” He didn’t push. He finished his coffee and said, “Don’t skip lunch,” before leaving.

All a rumor. * * *

Someone gave me medicine and wiped my sweaty brow with a damp cloth. They were whispering to me, but their words were just a murmur. When I came to, it was already the next afternoon. Liam was there, quiet as a shadow by my bed, with that damp towel still in his hand. Had he been looking after me the whole night? I barely stirred, and Liam snapped awake. He rubbed his weary eyes, his hand instinctively checking my forehead. "Your fever's better. No worries." A wave of warmth filled my chest, I tried to speak, my voice a raspy whisper.

To everything that came after Monday. Whatever that was.

My voice was hoarse but firm. "No, thank you. I won't be returning to this city ever again."

At midnight, my phone buzzed. Clara: Everything’s ready. Two days from now, you vanish.