The morning was cold.I stood at the window, watching the frost creep across the glass in delicate, crystalline patterns. Winter was returning, its icy fingers reaching for the garden. The roses were sleeping, their bare branches dark against the gray sky. The grass was brittle, white with frost. The world outside was silent, muffled by the cold, as if holding its breath, waiting for something to change.Rex walked to me, his footsteps soft on the wooden floor. The boards creaked beneath his weight, a familiar sound that usually brought me comfort. Today it only made me more aware of how fragile everything was. His hand found my waist, warm and solid through the fabric of my sweater."You're up early."I leaned into him, letting his warmth seep through my clothes. "I couldn't sleep."He kissed my temple, his lips lingering. "What were you thinking about?"I turned to face him, my hands resting on his chest. I could feel his heartbeat beneath my palms, steady and strong. "About Isabell
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