Aria stood in the doorway of the small wooden house while sunlight warmed her face.The little girl with silver eyes tugged at her hand. The little boy ran through the garden with a bundle of wooden planks, laughing as Kael chased after him. Birds sang from the apple trees. Fresh bread cooled on the kitchen table. Everything looked peaceful.Everything looked perfect. For one dangerous moment, Aria wanted to stay. She wanted to forget the battlefield. She wanted to forget the creatures of Silence, the shattered heavens, the blood on Kael's armor, and the endless weight of prophecy. Here, Kael was alive. Here, they had children. Here, there were no ancient beings demanding sacrifices. Kael walked back toward her, carrying the little boy on his shoulders. "You're thinking too much," he said with an easy smile.Aria stared at him. His eyes held the same warmth she loved, the same quiet devotion that had carried him through countless battles. The sight made her chest ache.The little gir
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