Sunshine and The Beast
His arms wrapped around me in a warm, protective embrace, holding me close and safe.
"I'm here," he whispered into my hair, his voice breaking as he spoke, his words raw with promise. "Always."
And for the first time in days, I let myself believe it.
I let myself lean into him — into us — and let the world outside fall away.
No matter what storm waited for us in the shadows,
No matter what secrets still lingered beyond our reach,
We would face them, together, with all our might.
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The sunlight poured gently through the cracks in the curtains, warming the hardwood floors and bathing the bedroom in a soft, golden glow. It felt so good to wake up without the usual dizziness or nausea! I'm just
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