Sabine's POVI woke to three heartbeats that were not my own.The bond pulsed through me like a second pulse. Steady. Strong. Alive.Riven's arm was draped across my waist. Evander's chest pressed against my back. Kael's fingers were tangled with mine.We lay in a tangle of limbs and warmth and love. Hours before everything might end."You are awake." Riven's voice was soft in the darkness. "I can feel it through the bond.""I cannot sleep anymore," I admitted. "Too many thoughts.""Same." He shifted slightly. Drew me closer. "Feels like the calm before a storm.""It is," Evander spoke from behind me. "Tomorrow we either save everyone or die trying.""Tonight though." Kael squeezed my hand. "Tonight we are just us. No war. No corruption. No impossible battles.""Just us," I repeated. Let the words settle in my chest.The room was dark except for moonlight streaming through the window. Silver light painted everything in shades of gray and shadow.Beautiful. Peaceful. A stark contrast t
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