The moment my eyes landed on the table piled high with food, everything else—my pack, my miserable life, all of it—just… slipped away.I didn't even feel hungry at first, but my child growing inside me clearly disagreed. The last time I'd eaten was yesterday morning, and now, with the sun rising again, the ache in my stomach was impossible to ignore.Right on time, my stomach growled loudly.I froze mid-step, heat rushing to my cheeks.Beside me, Erick chuckled softly, standing so close I could feel his presence even without looking at him."Erick… thank you," I murmured, my voice trembling as I turned to him. "I don't even know how to repay you for everything you've done for me…"Gratitude stuck in my throat, making my words falter. He had already saved me from three rogues, brought me to his home, and now he was making sure I had a warm meal."There's no need to thank me," he said gently, pulling out a chair for me like it was the most natural thing in the world. "Just sit. Eat. Yo
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