The fire crackled softly in the hearth, casting a dim, flickering glow across the chamber as I curled deeper into Xander’s embrace. My body still ached, bone-deep exhaustion settling into every limb, but I was here. I was alive. And I wasn’t alone.Kane sat beside me, his fingers threading gently through my hair, while Dax rested against the edge of the bed, his hand over mine, thumb tracing slow, grounding circles against my skin. Each of their touches whispered reassurance—silent affirmations that I was safe, that they were here with me."You should rest," Kane murmured, though his voice was tight with worry. He smoothed his fingers over my temple, an unspoken plea in his touch."I'm afraid to close my eyes," I admitted quietly. Any time I shut them, the images rushed back—Ava's twisted magic, my mates under her control, the way our bond nearly shattered. The fear clawed at my chest, thick and suffocating.Dax sighed, then dipped his head, pressing a lingering kiss to the back of my
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