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Chapter 18 - Breakfast And Ash

Author: Azia Emris
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-06-20 21:49:59

I woke up because Theo's breathing changed.

Not that sharp inhale he used to do when nightmares had him by the throat, just soft like his body finally figured out we are not in danger anymore. Safe and warm.

I crack one eye open, he was curled against my chest, face all relaxed for once, his scent hit me, clean and sweet, his Omega scent but calm.

For weeks, waking up meant, to check locks, hand on a weapon, but today I wake up with an arm full of Theo and zero panic.

I grinned into his
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