The next morning, I woke up with one thought repeating in my head.
We don't give them anything.
Adrian’s wires from last night lingered.
If people were watching us, then we had to be careful.
Careful with what we said.
Careful with his we acted.
Careful with everything.
I sighed and got out of bed.
“This is starting to feel like a full-time job,” I muttered.
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By the time I came downstairs, Adrian was already dressed for work.
Of course.
He stood near the dining table, speaking quietly on the phone.
“Yes. Reschedule the meeting for tomorrow. No, I don't want delays, habfke it.”
His voice was sharp.
Controlled.
Completely different from the man who had stood too close to me last night.
When he noticed me, he ended the call.
“You're
