I didn't sleep.I stood there for what seemed like hours, staring at the tarp above me, listening to the quiet movements outside the tent. Nothing in this place seemed neglected. Even the silence had structure, as if every sound was only allowed when necessary.Rayen finally fell asleep, though not deeply. She could tell by the way her breathing changed, becoming light and irregular, as if her body refused to fully relax.I envied her, a little.At least she could pretend.I don't.After a while, staying there began to feel like surrender, and I wasn't ready to give them that. So I threw back the blankets and stood up, ignoring the slight stiffness in my muscles. There were no chains. No guards inside. No locked exits.Free.Or at least, that's what they wanted me to believe.I slowly approached the entrance, stopping just before stepping out. For a second, I considered waking Rayen, but I didn't. If this was something I could try on my own, I would.The moment I stepped outside, the d
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