This time, the injection did not bring the excruciating pain that once made Amber wish for death.

Her chapped lips trembled, and tears streamed down her face as she gazed deeply into Remy's eyes. He, too, looked at her, his expression unreadable yet intense.

Between them, no words were needed.

"Damien... Thank you..."

Though her voice was barely audible, the weight of her words sank deep into Remy's heart. For once, he did not object to being called Damien.

The truth was, ever since Amber had been taken, an unbearable pressure had settled over him, making each breath feel like a punishment-every day since had been plagued by self-reproach and regret.

If he hadn't stopped her that night and let her go sooner, could she have avoided Sheryl? Could she have been spared the torture and humiliation?

"You should know that those who enter this place never leave. Most don't even make it out alive."

Remy's gaze was unwavering. Taking advantage of the surveillance blind spot, he placed his rough hands over hers for the first time, squeezing tightly.

"So, hold on a little longer. Give me time to find a way."

despair. She closed her

her tongue just to end it all. But his words gave her something

Her life meant little.

and helping him recover his memories-mattered far more. A sharp, rhythmic clacking

Someone was coming fast.

It was Sheryl.

eyes darkened. He lifted a finger to his lips,

open, baring much of her body to his view. Placing

door

stood in the doorway, a storm of fury radiating from her. Two of her

detention, she had rushed here after receiving word from her informant-Remy had

the thought of catching them red-handed. Lately, she had made too many mistakes. Justin hadn't said anything, but she

could eliminate him once and for all-securing her position as Justin's

saw made

the hell

just above Amber's neck. Without moving, he shot Sheryl a sidelong glance. His

tell? Why would you barge in

played her part, sobbing softly beneath

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