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Chapter 202

Upon returning to the mansion, Bernard and others were met with darkness. The living room was illuminated only by the flickering glow of candles.

Douglas was on the phone.

“What happened?” Bernard asked.

“The electric transformer is out. I’m getting it fixed,” Douglas replied, surprised by their early return. His gaze fell on Hera, who was cradled in Bernard’s arms.

Samantha started to offer them a place to stay, but Bernard was already turning to leave.

“No need, we’re going home,” he said firmly.

was then that Douglas noticed Hera’s unusual state. Normally radiant and aloof, she now seemed small and fragile as she clung to Bernard’s back. He pushed aside the troubling questions, quickly gathering Tiramisu and snuffing

settled Hera into the bedroom.

of pallor, her eyes vacant–a stark reminder of

kit, his deft fingers tending to the scrapes on

like something to eat?” he asked, wiping away the lingering traces of sand with a damp cloth.

her

within him. “Then rest well. We’ll

turned to fetch her a glass of water, her slender fingers curled around his

“I won’t

pangs of hunger

still asleep, one arm draped possessively across her waist and the

blank. What

of the previous night’s events

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