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The sun had set, and the moon began its ascent into the darkening sky, casting an ethereal glow over the forest. Freya and Vaemond had been tirelessly searching for Cain, but their efforts had yielded no results. As the night grew deeper, they decided to take a brief respite, finding a small clearing where they could rest for a moment.

Vaemond spread a soft blanket on the ground, and Freya settled down, feeling the cool grass against her skin. Vaemond sat behind her, his arms wrapping gently around her waist, pulling her close. A warm shiver ran down Freya’s spine as she felt his comforting embrace.

“Rest for a moment, my love,” Vaemond whispered in Freya’s ear, his voice a tender caress that made her heart skip a beat. “We’ll continue our search in the morning. You must be tired.”

Freya leaned back into Vaemond’s chest, feeling safe and protected in his arms. “Thank you, Vaemond,” she murmured softly, closing her eyes for a moment of peace. “I don’t know what I’d do without you.”

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