Edwin’s POVThe house by the water had become the heartbeat of our new life.I woke slowly to the gentle rhythm of waves and the solid warmth of Daniel’s body curled around mine. His chest pressed firmly against my back, one arm draped heavily over my waist with his palm spread possessively across my stomach. His breath was steady and warm against the nape of my neck. For several long minutes, I simply lay there, letting the reality of this moment sink in no dread, no waiting for the next blow, just the quiet certainty that I was safe, loved, and exactly where I belonged.I turned carefully in his arms so I could face him. Daniel’s eyes were still closed, lashes dark against his cheeks, but the corner of his mouth curved upward like he could sense me watching. I traced the line of his jaw with one fingertip, feeling the light morning stubble. His eyes fluttered open, dark and warm, immediately softening when they focused on me.“Morning,” he murmured, voice rough and intimate in that
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