(Selene’s POV)“I hope today stays calm,” I murmured, more to myself than anyone else.Fenrir glanced at me, a slight smirk tugging at his lips. “Calm is rare in our world,” he said softly. “But moments like this… they’re worth noticing.”I felt heat rise in my chest, though I quickly forced myself to look ahead. Fenrir’s gaze was steady, thoughtful, but not invasive. There was something about the way he walked beside me, his presence protective yet unassuming, that made the forest feel a little less cold.Winter tripped over a root, letting out a small squeal. “Mother! Help!”I crouched and offered a hand, helping him up. Fenrir’s hand brushed against mine as he steadied the little boy at the same time. It was fleeting, nothing more than a touch, but I felt it—warmth spreading up my arm, a quiet reassurance I didn’t quite know how to respond to. I pulled my hand back subtly, focusing on Winter.“Careful, Winter,” I said, though my heart was still thumping from that brief contact.Win
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