ALEXANDER I didn’t look away. Not when the cup touched her lips. Not when Helen tilted it slightly–steady, controlled–giving her just enough at a time. Faye resisted at first. Not fully–just instinct. A weak turn of her head, a quiet protest that didn’t even form into words. Her body didn’t have the strength for proper defiance right now, but the reaction was there. Helen didn’t force it. She adjusted. “Easy,” she said, her tone low but firm. “You need to take it.” Faye’s brows tightened faintly, her breathing uneven as she tried to focus. For a second, I thought she might refuse completely. Then she stilled just enough. Her lips parted slightly. Helen used that moment. Another small amount. I...
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