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Lila's POV

The ferry rocked gently as it moved across the dark water. The distant city lights blurred into a haze, a stark contrast to the tension still flowing through my veins. I leaned against the railing, the cool breeze brushing my face, but it did little to soothe the storm inside me.

Behind me, I heard Ethan’s footsteps, gentle and deliberate. He always moved with purpose