LYCIA
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I shifted uncomfortably in the chair, the weight of Caleb's presence heavy in the room.
For over ten minutes now, he had been pacing back and forth in the room like some bodyguard, refusing to budge an inch from Rylan's room.
I could practically sense the suspicion that lingered in his gaze, almost like he was thinking that I might attempt to harm Rylan in his weakened state. It was almost comical the way he hovered around like a protective hawk, guarding his brother with unwavering vigilance.
Despite my own disdain for Rylan, in addition to the fact that I was reveling in his current state of vulnerability, I still had no intentions of ending his life just yet. There were still plans to be made and a twisted game to be played on my end, and for my benefit, before I could di
