The sunlight streamed in through the tall windows of the Thorne estate, casting long golden rays across the hardwood floors. It was early – too early, maybe for breakfast or plans. But neither Damon nor Juliette cared. For the first time in what felt like lifetimes, there was no war to fight, no memory to chase, no ghosts clawing at the edges of their peace. There was only stillness.And stillness, for two souls long bruised by fire, felt like luxury.Juliette sat by the kitchen counter, barefoot, wearing one of Damon’s old button-down shirts over her nightgown. Her hair was loose, soft curls grazing her shoulders, and a cup of chamomile tea rested between her palms. She wasn’t thinking about tomorrow, or what might go wrong, or what might be stolen again.She was thinking about how Damon was standing by the stove, barefoot too, flipping pancakes with a focus that made her heart swell. He wore a plain white T-shirt, gray joggers, and that familiar furrow of concentration between his br
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