Aurelia’s POVAfter finally settling into our new home, I picked up the phone and called Cassia.She promised she’d come by the next morning. That night, we went to bed early.Julien slept in my room. I knew this whole "separate room arrangement” wouldn’t last, but for now, it was fun.We didn’t do anything, just held each other. His arms wrapped around me like a shield, whispers brushing against my ear, telling me things that made my chest ache and soften all at once until sleep claimed me.The next morning, I woke later than expected, eyes blinking against the sunlight spilling through the curtains. Heart thudding, I shot out of bed, remembering Sylvette, and panicked when I didn’t find her in the room. I checked Oliver's room, empty.I hurried upstairs, following the soft clatter of dishes and laughter, and found them in the dining room, Oliver and Sylvette already enjoying breakfast. Julien sat with them.“Good morning, baby. I didn’t want to disturb you,” he said, voice low and t
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