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A Growing Haven
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2025-09-02 00:01:44Zenith’s POV
The morning sun peeks over the ridges of Lake Tahoe, spilling gold across the villa and the greenhouse at plot 13. I breathe it in, letting the crisp mountain air fill my lungs, while Darian, Lysander, and Elysia are already at work among the rows of herbs.They are surprisingly efficient, though I can see the occasional clumsy twitch, new hands still learning the delicate dance of pruning, weeding, and tending plants that hold more magic than most mortals could imagine. “Careful with the silverleaf,” I say, kneeling beside them to inspect a particularly wilting patch. “If you pull too hard, you’ll lose the entire stem. It’s rare for a reason.”Darian nods, biting back a grin, while Lysander smirks at me, clearly trying to show off his technique. Elysia, meanwhile, hums quietly as she trims, her focus precise, almost meditative. Watching them, I feel a warmth spreading through my chest. Barely two months in the villa, and already th
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