With the electrical grid restored, the mechanical heartbeat of Chalet Seven thrummed back to life, breaking the tense standoff in the kitchen. Sierra seized the opportunity to duck beneath Gabriel’s arm, putting a safe five feet of distance between them. Her hands were trembling slightly as she set her coffee mug on the counter. "The power is back," Sierra said, her voice tight and formal, retreating behind her professional shield.…
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