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For now, knowing his naston’s protection is enough It’s h after Waylon ledhiston may be a monster, but I’ve seen how he loves his kids Atlas is accepted as his child just as much as Rose He’ll protect both of them with his life

“I’ll show you to your rooston says

“No, I’d rather sleep here”

“Huntress, get your ass inside, now”

I look at the house I can’t sleep under the saht see me I’ll sleep out here under the stars, where the sun will ensure I wake up before anyone in the house does

“Fine,” Langston huffs off while I curl up on the couch

I close e of sleep, when I see a shadoalking toward me I’m too tired to open my eyes, but the shadow means me no harm

A blanket is draped over me, and then his soft lips whisper near est sinner or saint, but either way, you’re mine, huntress Mine”

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Langston

I bang the coffee cup down on the counter and slam the cabinet door shut I should move more quietly so I don’t wake everyone up, but I can’t I didn’t sleep at all last night Instead, I spent the night in ure out what Liesel is hiding from me

I pour myself some coffee, and I stare out at the back deck where Liesel is still sound asleep on the couch

What do I do with you, huntress? What are y

ou hunting now? You’ve found your child, nohat? Do you really want the treasure, or is that just an illusion?

“Morning, baby What can I make you for breakfast?” Phoenix asks as she twirls into the kitchen