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The Rescue Mission

Author: Mimi
last update publish date: 2026-06-22 15:59:24

The morning was cold.

I stood at the window, watching the mist curl around the garden like ghostly fingers. The roses were wet with dew, their petals heavy and dark. The grass was damp, each blade glistening with moisture. The sky was gray, heavy with clouds that promised rain.

Rex walked to me, his footsteps soft on the wooden floor. His hand found my waist, warm and solid.

"You're up early."

I leaned into him, letting his warmth seep through my clothes. "I couldn't sleep."

He kissed my temple
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