Chapter: 130******VALE:The morning light filtered through the sheer curtains, casting a warm glow over the tangled sheets that enveloped Talon and me. I stirred, blinking the sleep from my eyes, and turned to take in the sight of my lover beside me. Talon's hair was tousled, a cascade of silken strands falling across his face, and I couldn’t help but smile as I brushed them aside, my fingers lingering against his soft skin.Leaning down, I placed a gentle kiss on Talon’s forehead, savoring the sweetness of this moment. The world outside felt distant, and for the first time in what felt like an eternity, I allowed myself to revel in the bliss of our shared warmth.But as I settled back against the pillows, a flicker of memory tugged at the edges of my mind, darkening the sun-drenched room. The laughter we shared, and the stolen kisses, all felt fragile, threatened by the shadows of the past. My heart tightened, and I found myself lost in thought.My mind drifted back to last night,
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