The tension in Ethan’s small world grew thicker after Caleb Knight’s unsettling visit. Adrian tried to act normal, but Ethan could see the cracks forming in his carefully constructed mask. Caleb's cryptic words haunted Ethan, and his instincts told him there was more to Adrian than met the eye.
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The Bookstore Encounter
The following afternoon, Ethan decided to take matters into his own hands. As Adrian busied himself arranging books, Ethan leaned against the counter, his arms crossed.
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