Chapter 48 The Morning After

I woke up to sunlight. Warm. Real. Alive.

Cole was beside me. Still asleep. His arm over my waist. Protective even in sleep.

I watched him for a moment. His chest rising and falling. His face peaceful.

We'd made it. Both of us. Against everything.

I tried to sit up. Pain shot through my ribs. Th...

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