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Author: Mimi
last update publish date: 2026-05-31 19:05:58

The cabin was quiet.

Too quiet.

I stood by the window. The forest was dark. The trees were tall. The stars were hidden behind clouds. No lights. No sounds. Just silence.

Vera stood by the door. Her gun was in her hand. Her eyes never stopped moving.

Rex lay on the bed. Lily slept on his chest. Barnaby was tucked under her arm. His hand rested on her back. His chest rose and fell with each breath.

I walked to him. Sat beside him.

He opened his eyes.

"Can't sleep?"

"No."

"Neither can I."

He shift
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