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The villa was quiet.

The children were asleep. Lily was curled up on a blanket near the fireplace, Barnaby tucked under her arm. Her small chest rose and fell with each breath. Peaceful. Innocent.

Vera stood by the window, watching the hills. Her hand rested on her gun. Her eyes never stopped moving.

Rex lay on the bed, his chest bandaged, his eyes closed. His face was pale. His breathing was shallow.

I sat beside him. Held his hand.

His fingers moved.

"Mira?"

"I am here."

He opened his eyes. "
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