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A subtle shift in the air, a quiet click from the lock—that's all it took. Chris felt the change in the atmosphere of the home the moment you crossed the threshold. He descended the staircase not with a walk, but with a driven purpose, drawn to you like a magnet. When he reached you, his arms encircled you in an embrace that was both fierce and gentle, pulling you into the solid warmth of his chest. He ducked his head, nestling his face into the curve of your neck with a slow, deep breath. His voice was a low, intimate vibration against your skin. 'Missed you s'much, ma,' he murmured, holding you as if you were the most precious and breakable thing he'd ever known.