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I step out into the bright sunlight, clinging tightly to Ethan's hand.
"See, babe?" He smiles down at me, giving my hand a reassuring squeeze.
I give him a nervous half smile, still uncertain. The daily walks have helped me to relax. I haven't been as anxious but l can't fully let down my guard until I can lock my door behind me.
We walk along the path through the pack grounds, all the way to the forest now. It's so beautiful. There's a huge garden that I love going to. Strings of lights criss cross through the rows.
The first time he brought me, I couldn't stop smiling. There was a good sized butterfly garden, herbs, fruit, and a full vegetable garden.
There was a separate hummingbird garden with little nectar filled hangers and certain flowers that attracted them. It was a
