The morning after the renewal ceremony was quiet, peaceful, and utterly perfect. The estate had settled back into its gentle rhythm after the joyful chaos of the celebration. The guests had departed, the decorations had been cleared, and the garden had returned to its natural beauty—though the memory of the ceremony lingered in the air like a whispered blessing.Clara and Morwen woke together, the sunlight streaming through the windows of their chambers, casting warm golden patterns across the bed. The birds were singing outside, their songs a joyful chorus that seemed to welcome the new day. For a long moment, neither of them moved, content to simply lie there, basking in the warmth of the sun and the warmth of being together."Good morning," Clara said finally, her voice soft with sleep and happiness.Morwen turned to face her, a smile spreading across her face. "Good morning. How do you feel?"Clara considered the question, her hand reaching out to brush a strand of dark hair from
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