AGAINST EVERY STORM. The morning sun filtered in through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the rumpled sheets and naked limbs tangled together in a tangle of love and exhaustion. Cassandra stirred, blinking open sleep-heavy eyes to find herself ensconced in Chad's strong arms, his chest rising and falling in steady rhythm beneath her cheek. A soft smile curved her lips as she took in the sight of her soulmate - this incredible man who had become her everything. She knew there would still be challenges ahead - Karen's vindictiveness, office politics, professional hurdles - but with Chad by her side, she felt ready to face anything. As if sensing her regard, Chad's eyes fluttered open, a sleepy grin spreading across his handsome face as he pulled her closer. "Morning, beautiful," he murmured, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead. "Sleep well?" "Mmm, like a baby," Cassandra purred, nuzzling into his neck and inhaling deeply of his comforting scent. "Must be all that... exerci
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