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Sierra..

As we entered the room, I sank into the comfortable couch while Linda, with a concerned look on her face, settled beside me. A strange unease crept over me, as if something was amiss. My gaze kept drifting towards Drake, and I felt a sensation building up inside me, like the urge to flee or the need to act at any moment.

"Are you okay?" Linda's voice broke through my thoughts, and I turned to her with a weak smile, responding, "I'm fine. I was just thinking if you'd like something to eat or drink."

Linda chuckled softly, placing her hand on mine as she spoke, "It's okay. I'm here to spend time with you. Besides, judging by the way Dean rushed off, it seems like he's in a hurry."

I smiled back at her and nodded, my eyes flickering back to Drake, who seemed lost in contemplation by the window.

"Do you need anything?" I inquired, as he turned to me with a grin mirroring Linda's.

Glancing at Linda, I decided to answer the question she had posed to me, "Drake has some work to do,