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Ethan's POV

"Why is this taking so long?" I grumbled, pacing the room in frustration. My gaze flicked over to my sister, Sophia, who lay in bed looking far too calm given the situation.

"It's been six hours since my Beta returned, saying they had some information. Why hasn't anyone come to update us?" I vented, unable to contain the irritation any longer.

"Relax, Ethan. Someone will come soon. Just be patient," Sophia replied, her voice calm and steady, as if she were the one trying to soothe me instead of the other way around.

I should be the one comforting her—she was the one who was sick, after...