THERESAI wasn’t sure what time it was, but at some point during the night, I woke to find Kolya lying next to me on his back, his night vision softly illuminating the ceiling above us in an eerie glow.Something about the sight of him, so steady and strong even in rest, cracked something deep inside me. A sob tore from my throat before I could stop it. My breath hitched as tears welled up and spilled over.Kolya turned his head, his silver eyes immediately locking onto mine. “Teren'ka.” His voice was low, concerned, and without hesitation, he reached for me, pulling me into his arms. The way he said my name sounded familiar, and I recalled that my mom had called me the same way when I had been very young, during a time when she had been a bit more loving, more affectionate.I melted into him, pressing my face into his chest, indulging in the warmth and quiet strength of him, the steady thrum of his heartbeat against my cheek. For the first time since everything had happened, I felt s
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