The garden was alive with laughter, the kind of laughter that was fragile, unpolished, but real. Jaxon sat cross-legged on the grass, carefully tucking wildflowers into Elara’s hair. She sat perfectly still for once, chin lifted, eyes closed, letting him crown her like a princess.“There,” Jaxon whispered, stepping back a little. His lips curved into the smallest smile. “Now you look like a princess… your highness.”Elara’s eyes flew open, wide and delighted. “Your highness?” She giggled, twirling in place, the flowers bouncing loosely in her curls. “I like that.”From the porch, Aurora paused with a tray in her hands. Her gaze softened at the sight before her: Elara beaming, Jaxon’s face shy but glowing in the faintest way she had ever seen it. His posture was still reserved, shoulders drawn as though afraid to take up too much space, but his eyes… they looked brighter. Less haunted.“Children!” Aurora called out, her voice gentle but carrying across the yard. “Come to the shade for
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