The car door slammed shut behind them, and for the first time in months, the world went quiet. No phones. No emails. No reporters waiting around the corner. Just the soft crunch of gravel under their feet and the distant sound of wind moving through tall pine trees. Damien stood beside the rented SUV, watching Kai take a slow, deep breath as he looked at the small wooden cabin nestled between the trees. “We’re really here,” Kai said, his voice barely above a whisper. “No one knows where we are. No one can reach us.” Damien stepped closer but didn’t touch him yet. “Just us. For five whole days. No work. No pressure. Just whatever you need.” The cabin was simple and perfect wide windows overlooking a small lake, a stone fireplace, a big bed with soft blankets, and nothing else for miles. They carried their bags inside. The air smelled like p
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