Chapter 14 Echoes from Madrid

The silence in the apartment was thick, almost suffocating.

Maya stood in the doorway, still gripping the folded news article Lucas had given her. Liam sat on the couch, eyes distant, a glass of whiskey in his hand, untouched. The city lights spilled through the window, but inside-it felt like dusk had fallen over them both.

"Madrid," she said so