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Damien’s POV

That night, I sat in my room for a long time, staring at nothing. The weight of the past week pressed down on me like a stone. Everything felt dim. Even breathing felt like a chore.

The door opened softly and Rose stepped in.

She hesitated for a moment, watching me quietly. Then she walked toward me and sat beside me on the bed.

I did not look up. I did not have the energy