KIRAThe deepest hour of the night brought a serene, crystal stillness to the high granite peaks of Sun Ridge.Above the High Keep, the vast arch of the night sky shone with brilliant, silver constellations, undisturbed by cloud or storm. Down in the valley floor, the soft glow of lingering hearths and post-lanterns wove a gentle blanket of golden light through the sleeping streets. A cool, crisp mountain breeze stirred the air, carrying the grounded, peaceful scents of crushed cedar, wild mint, and warm stone.I sat enveloped in my deep cedar armchair, the heavy wool throw resting comfortably over my knees. My hands lay folded over the smooth, dark handle of my oak cane.Beside me, Kade remained our unyielding, eternal anchor. He sat on the broad granite bench, his towering frame wrapped in his heavy leather coat, which he had pulled wide to envelop us both. His broad, calloused hand held mine in a firm, protective grip, his long fingers laced tightly through mine. The deep, furnace-
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