LILA'S POV
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I opened my eyes.
Woke up to the soft glow of the shelter.
Asher’s arms were around me, warm and strong, his steady breathing like a lullaby against my ear.
My heart swelled, full and heavy, like it might burst from just being here.
With him. My mate.
I shifted, my cheek brushing his chest.
He stirred, his silver eyes blinking open, soft and sleepy. “Morning, my queen,” he murmured, his voice low, teasing.
My cheeks burned, but I smiled, snuggling closer. “Morning, my wolf.”
His arms tightened, pulling me against him. We stayed like that, tangled in each other, the world outside forgotten.
No Darius. No Kade. No Shadow Council. Just us, in this hidden valley, in this moment.
My fingers traced his jaw, his stubble rough under my touch. He kissed my forehead, s
