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.............. Alexios .............. I sat upright, my back rigid against the headboard, as Kyron gave me a sympathetic look before replying to Father. My heartbeat quickened, pounding against my chest, and for the first time, I could feel beads of sweat forming on my forehead. It was as if the air in the room had grown heavy, charged with an unspoken tension. I knew that somehow my father had discovered what I had done, and I was terrified. My actions had disappointed him greatly. He approached the small table and picked up the bottle of whiskey we drank from earlier, along with two glasses. After that, he made his way toward me on the bed and placed the glasses on the bedside table before pouring the amber liquid into each. He handed me one, and I looked at my hand, seeing it trembl