Chapter 23
The soft glow of dawn was just beginning to stretch across the sky as Sofia awoke, her body nestled against Luca's warm chest. For a moment, she allowed herself to bask in the peace of the early morning, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. But reality soon intruded, bringing with it the weight of their current predicament. Detective Torres' words from the previous day echoed in her mind, a persistent reminder of the dangers they faced. Sofia carefully extricated herself from Luca's embrace, padding quietly to the bathroom. As she splashed cold water on her face, she studied her reflection in the mirror. The woman staring back at her was a far cry from the idealistic lawyer she'd been just weeks ago. A soft knock on the door startled her from her reverie. "Sofia?" Luca's vo
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