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Reduce.
Protect.
“I’m not,” I say softly.
It’s not a lie.
Not entirely.
Then I open the door and step out into the hallway.
The space feels colder immediately.
Sharper.
Easier.
Safer.
I walk without looking back.
Because I’ve made the decision.
Even if it costs me.
Even if it costs him.
I won’t give Sentinel what he wants.
Not again.
And if the only way to do that—
Is to become quiet…
Then I already know how.
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Logan
Something’s off.
Not operational.
Not environmental.
Her.
I stand exactly where she left me for a full three seconds after the door closes.
Long enough to confirm it wasn’t a misread.
It wasn’t.
Scout didn’t pull away because she needed space.
She pulled away because she decided to.
