Apex Bloom
Low, rhythmic jazz poured from the bespoke sound system, mingling with the rich sounds of laughter and the clinking of heavy crystal.
I stood alone on the sweeping balcony, the cool evening air carrying the faint, metallic scent of impending rain. The city lights glittered below us like scattered diamonds on black velvet. It was a kingdom finally at peace, and for the first time in months, I could breathe without my lungs burning. I wrapped my arms around myself, savouring the rare taste of absolute victory.
The sliding glass door hushed open, and Franco stepped out into the night. He handed me a tall glass, and I could feel how cold it was instantly – he had packed it down with as much ice
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