Arina’s POVMorning sunlight streamed through the large glass windows of the Bruce mansion, bathing every polished corner in a warm glow. I was on my knees in the living room, carefully tying Kael’s shoelace.“Hold still, sweetheart,” I said gently, smiling at him. “If you move again, it’ll come loose.”Kael giggled and swung his leg. “You’re too slow, Mommy.”The word “Mommy” still gave me a warm feeling inside. It had been a week since Mrs. Bruce brought me back, and Damon had been nothing but gentle, protective, and quiet. Almost too quiet. There were moments when our eyes met, and I felt the weight of everything unspoken between us—the pain, the forgiveness, and the love that lingered.I pulled the last loop of Kael’s shoelace tight and brushed a hand through his soft hair. “There. Perfect.”He smiled and hugged me tightly. My heart melted as I embraced him, feeling that familiar flutter in my chest—part love, part fear, and part longing.But peace, as I’d come to understand, ra
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