By 2:30 AM, the fire in the hearth had settled into a bed of glowing crimson embers, casting long, peaceful shadows across the book-lined walls of the loft. Outside, the rain continued to beat a soft, rhythmic lullaby against the waterfront windows. On the low table, Adrian's dual-screen terminal was humming softly. Tessa sat cross-legged on the rug, her laptop perched on her knees, working in tandem with Adrian as…
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