XXVIII
The next morning, I woke at my usual time: six A.M. No, I’m not joking. That was my training in Russia kicking into full gear. Wake with the sun, do warmups, patrols, and get in combat training. Except I had a mission now. Training a kid. Honestly, it was Lorne, but he was still just a pup who saw me as just another member of his family. Oddly enough, Heaven was still beside me. She was curled up and sound asleep, oblivious to the world around us waking to another day of chores, training, and meetings. She sighed, innocent and sweet, snuggling deeper into my embrace, her cheek pressed against my naked torso as if she was lulled by my heartbeat. The dark grey curtains I had installed left the room in a dulled light. Some would call it muted or even depressing, but it was easier to get o
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