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**The SUV’s engine hummed a steady, road-weary drone, vibrating up through the floor and into my bones. In the backseat, I sat with restless energy, my fingers finding their way into Hyunjin’s dark, silken hair until he stirred with a sleepy murmur, asking me to stop. Boredom clawed at me; I turned to fiddle with my sleeves, then leaned my temple against the cold window. Hana woke with a scowl that could sour milk. Undeterred, I let my hand drift to Felix’s sun-kissed curls, twisting them gently. He didn’t mind—but then Hana reached over and gave a sharp, spiteful pull. Felix flinched, blamed me, and for two long hours the silence sat between us like a wall. Finally, I turned a burning glare on Hana, my mouth set in a hard, defiant pout.**