Morning came slowly, like the world itself was reluctant to disturb the quiet they had created.Soft golden light slipped through the curtains and stretched gently across the royal den, touching the bed, the cradle, and the two bodies resting together as if it knew better than to rush them awake.Kai stirred first.He lay against Darius’s chest, his cheek pressed to warm skin, his fingers resting loosely against the firm line of muscle beneath them. For a long moment he did nothing but breathe, letting the steady rise and fall beneath him anchor him in the present.Safe.That was the first thought that came to him.Safe and wanted.He shifted slightly, adjusting his body, and immediately Darius responded even in sleep. The arm around Kai’s waist tightened, pulling him closer without thought, without hesitation.Kai smiled faintly at that.You always hold on, he murmured softly.Darius’s voice came low and rough, not fully awake but aware enough. And you always try to slip away.Kai li
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