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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-03-10 15:14:03

Rook’s POV

The room is still dark when I wake. The faint glow from the window tells me it’s early, probably around 5:30, but I don’t need to check to know I won’t be falling back asleep.

Kade is still curled up against me, his body warm, his breathing slow and even. He’s completely relaxed, something I don’t think I’ve ever seen when he’s awake.

I let myself look at him for a moment longer than I should. Then, carefully, I shift away, moving slow enough not to wake him.

I climb out of bed, stre
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