Maya’s PovLee appeared from behind us, small arms looping around my waist. “Mama… Sami’s home!”I hugged her, letting the warmth of both children settle me. The villa, the tension, the fear… it all seemed lighter now, like a storm had passed.Adam finally approached, kneeling beside Sami. “Hey, champ,” he said gently. “Do you feel safe now?”Sami nodded, still clinging. “Yes… with you and Mama.”Adam’s eyes flicked to mine. “This is what we fight for. Every day. And we don’t let anyone take that away from us.”I looked at him, seeing the quiet satisfaction of a man who had protected his family with strategy and patience, not just strength. It made my chest ache with gratitude and something else, something unspoken.Dinner that night was quiet, warm, and full of soft laughter. Sami and Lee played around the table while Adam and I exchanged glances, a silent acknowledgment of the storm we had weathered.Later, as the children were tucked into bed- Sami holding my hand tightly until he
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