Jude’s POV“We’re home,” I say, kissing Raymond under the sun, peace all around us in the stronghold’s sunny fields, the rebuilt homes glowing with wards. His light sparks, warm against my shadows, and he smiles, eyes soft but tired from all the fights—Calix, the blade, the echo. “Feels good, huh?” he says, voice low, grabbing my hand, his light steady despite his shaky legs.“Damn right, sunshine,” I say, pulling him close, kissing him again, tasting dust and him, our bond humming like a fire. “You okay?”“Barely,” he says, laughing soft, light flaring. “But with you? I’m great.”“Love you,” I say, voice rough, and he grins, light sparking brighter. “Love you too, Jude,” he says, and we walk toward the stronghold, hand in hand, feeling like we finally won.Dante’s leaning on a wall, blood gone from his shirt, shadows calm for once. “You two saved us all,” he says, smirking, but his eyes are warm. “This place looks good now.”“Thanks,” I say, shadows curling. “You helped, man. Remembe
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