Chapter 12: Higher Calling Teddy’s POVThe fabric of my shirt clung to my skin as I buttoned it slowly, every movement sending a ripple of pain across my ribs. The wounds were healing, but not fast enough. I hated feeling weak,hated needing rest when there was work to be done. Still, I forced myself upright, tugging on the last button and adjusting the collar until I looked somewhat presentable.The knock at the door came soft but firm. Eli slipped inside, his usual calm expression masking whatever worry lingered beneath.“Your visitor has arrived,” he said simply.I nodded, leaning slightly against the dresser as if to hide how much effort it cost me just to remain standing. He turned to leave, but something tugged at my mind, and the words came out before I could stop them.“Eli,” I said, my voice steady but curious.He paused, glanced back. “Yes?”I studied him for a moment, then asked, “Tell me—do you think Sam is beautiful?”The question clearly caught him off guard. His eyebrow
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