I woke to warmth—complete, encompassing warmth that I had missed for far too long. The familiar weight of bodies surrounded me, a living fortress of love. Theo's arm draped possessively across my waist, Noah's steady breathing tickled my neck, Callum's leg tangled with mine, and Oscar's hand rested on my hip. All four of my kings, home at last, arranged around me like the points of a compass with me at their center. Christmas morning light filtered through the curtains, painting our bed in soft gold, and for the first time in weeks, I felt whole.*They're all here,* Artemis purred contentedly within me, her joy mirroring my own. *Our pack is complete again.*"I know," I whispered, the words barely disturbing the quiet of the morning.I lay perfectly still, savoring the moment, memorising the weight and warmth of them. Theo and Noah had arrived just as Christmas Eve tipped into Christmas Day, exhausted but triumphant, their faces bearing the marks of their
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