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This house used to be silent. Now it’s filled with laughter, tiny footsteps, and the heartbeat of the woman I was always meant to find.

My phone buzzes on the counter, and I glance at the screen to see that it’s the Midnight Haven.

Taylor’s eyes meet mine instantly. “You need to take it?”

I nod once.

Concern flickers across her face, and I hate that she still worries every single time I leave for a rescue.

I step closer, cupping her face gently. “I’ll come home to you,” I promise quietly.

Always.

Her expression softens immediately. “I know.”

I kiss her one more time before answering the call, but even as Pyrce talks about a new pickup arriving tonight, my eyes stay on my family.

On my future.

My forever.

My Taylor.