The first rays of sunlight slipped through the tall curtains, casting a warm glow across the bedchamber. Dust motes danced lazily in the air, drifting in the stillness of early morning.But despite the calm, there was nothing peaceful about this day.Becca stirred slightly beneath the covers, her body shifting as consciousness slowly pulled her from sleep. Her lashes fluttered open, and for a moment, she simply lay there, caught between dream and reality.Her gaze lifted and there he was.Eugene's arms wrapped around her protectively, his chest rising and falling steadily beneath her cheek. His face was relaxed, softened by sleep, but even then, there was something powerful about him.Becca’s lips curved into a faint, tender smile. Carefully, she shifted slightly, lifting her head just enough to look at him properly.Her fingers moved instinctively, brushing lightly across his jawline.Today, he would walk into a duel that could change everything. Her chest tightened slightly at the t
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