Cage to Cage
She rolls over, silent sobs catching in her throat.
Vex’s chest tightens. He’s never seen her like this before. Not vulnerable, not in control.
Vex slams his tablet down with a sharp snap, knuckles white against the dark surface.
He rises abruptly, pacing the length of his office. Something unfamiliar twists in his chest—not guilt, he doesn’t feel guilt—but something adjacent to it.
He pours another drink, downs it in one gulp, then hurls the glass against the wall. Shards scatter, a brief punctuation to his frustration.
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