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The Wrong Wake-Up
Author: Amy Precious
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Chapter 11: The Wrong Wake-Up

3:21 a.m. – FBI Medical Wing

Jason’s eyes snapped open.

The monitor beeped wildly—heart rate stabilized, brain activity spiked, pupils dilated.

Emily leaned over him, eyes wide with cautious hope.

“Jason?”

He blinked once. Twice. Sat up slowly.

Tension in the room thickened as Reyes stepped forward, hand on his weapon, gaze hard.

“Say something,” Reyes ordered.

Jason’s voice came out hoarse, quiet.

“…Lily’s birthday was in September. She liked cinnamon in her tea. Always bit her lower lip when she lied.”

Emily covered her mouth, relief flooding her face.

That was Jason.

Only Jason would know those things.

But Reyes didn’t lower the gun.

Not yet.

3:26 a.m. – Observation Bay

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