Chapter 56

• Chapter 55: The Erased Doubt
• Morning light filtered through high windows. Elena woke to birdsong and quiet halls. Yesterday’s storm had passed. Only a few bruises remained on her arms. Every breath tasted of relief and tension.
• She dressed in simple clothes and slipped into the study. Gabriel and Alessio waited by the desk. Their faces were calm, but their eyes held fierce focus. Next to them sat Mia, her hair loose and her eyes bright.