Kaida’s POV The sun had barely risen, yet Atlas and I were already awake, tangled in the soft sheets of his bed. For once, there was **no urgency**, no threats looming over us. Just **quiet.** His fingers traced slow, lazy circles over my bare shoulder, his golden eyes **half-lidded, content.** I had never seen him this way before—**relaxed, unguarded. And I had never **felt this way before.** Safe. **Loved. But the moment couldn't last forever. Because despite the peace in Crescent Moon, my **duty** still called to me. And I knew Atlas could **sense it.** Atlas sighed, tilting his head to look at me. “You’re thinking too hard,” he murmured. I smirked. “I didn’t know thinking was a crime.” His fingers brushed down my arm, his touch **deliberate, teasing.** “It is when you’re in bed with me,” he murmured, his voice husky. Heat coiled in my stomach, but I forced myself to focus. “We need to talk,” I said softly. Atlas exhaled, **rolling
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