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She would never forget—
The way he had shielded her with his own body from two bullets.
The way he had endured two nights sleeping rough, just to keep her safe after she was kidnapped.
She would never forget—
The way he had shielded her with his own body from two bullets.
The way he had endured two nights sleeping rough, just to keep her safe after she was kidnapped.
She remembered it all.
Gathering firewood,
lighting a fire,
sleeping on the hard ground…
For a man born into luxury,
those were things he should never have had to endure.
And yet, he had done it all for her.
He had crossed mountains and rivers just to be by her side.
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He was so good to her.
He loved her so much.
Aurora brushed away the tears that trickled down her cheeks.
They felt cold, yet they tickled her skin.
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"Everett," she whispered,
"I'm going now.
I hope I can bring back what you need."
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