The room was quiet.
Too quiet.
Raya Calder lay motionless on the large bed, her body heavy with exhaustion, yet her eyes remained wide open, staring at the ceiling as if it held answers she could no longer find. The soft glow of a single lamp cast long shadows across the walls, turning the luxurious space into something almost suffocating.
Beside her, Anna slept soundly, one arm wrapped protectively around Raya's waist like she was trying to hold her best friend together even in her dreams. The steady rhythm of Anna's breathing should have been comforting. Tonight, it only reminded Raya how alone she truly felt.
Because Raya couldn't sleep.
Not tonight.
Not after everything that had unfolded.
Since Adrian had left hours earlier, he hadn't returned.
