I watched the video for the fifth time. Maybe the sixth. I'd lost count.

Lucien's arm around me on the Ashford couch. My head tucked against his shoulder. The way he looked at me when I laughed at something Damon said. I remember that particular story from Damon.

We looked happy. Our love was so real, anyone could feel it through the screens.

Then Hayes Corp's statement flashed in my head again. It was released barely minutes ago, but some lines had stuck to my memory.

"Several months ...