Chapter 66 : The Edge of Stillness
Al's POV
I lingered in the office doorway, unable to look away from him.
Ruby lay perfectly still, his breathing slow, each rise and fall of his chest a quiet reassurance that he was still fighting—still here. The golden light from the window brushed against his skin, softening his edges until he almost looked ethereal. For a heartbeat, I let myself stay there in silence, memorizing the peace on his face. It was rare. Hard-won. And it made leaving so much harder.
Duty doesn’t wait for comfort.
“Jayla. Mr. Myers.” My voice was low, careful not to wake him. “I’m trusting you both to watch over him. If anything changes—anything at all—you call me immediately.”
Jayla met my gaze, her expression steady, eyes glinting with the quiet steel that made her wh
