C40 – YOU'RE GOING TO LIVE WITH ME.

The police officers looked at each other, uncomfortable.

"We just want to ask her a few questions," one of them said, his tone more measured.

"And you'll do it with her lawyer present," Stefan repeated. "Until then… no."

The officers sighed with resignation. But the taller one spoke first, his tone tense as he tried not to sound defeated.

"Don't leave the city—understood?"

Camille nodded, nervous, swallowing hard as if the air might not reach her lungs. The o