LIVIA POV25th December, 2026…Christmas had a smell.It was a happy one. The Rosebud pack hospital room had that smell, I had observed it the night before, I couldn’t find words to describe it but it was softened entirely by the flickering glow of a decorative Christmas tree standing near the corner window.Outside, a light, pristine blanket of winter snow dusted May Town, but inside, the air was warm, and an overwhelming, dreamlike peace serenaded the atmosphere.I blinked my eyelids open, the morning light filtering softly through the blinds. My body ached with fatigue of bringing new life into the world, but as my eyes adjusted, the pain faded, replaced by a wave of staggering wonder.I had put to bed a perfect set of twins—a boy and a girl.I shifted slightly on the propped pillows, letting out a soft, breathy sigh.Across the room, standing near the bassinet bathed in golden morning light, was Tarian. He had shed his usual tailored jacket and crisp tie, wearing a simple black sh
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