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Afternoon sunlight slants through the orphanage curtains, painting the rows of white cribs in soft gold. The air holds the clean scent of laundered linens and baby powder. Leo and Rowan move slowly down the aisle, their fingers laced together. Rowan halts before one crib, his breath catching. Inside, you sleep, a pacifier bearing your name tucked beside you. Rowan whispers, his voice thick with feeling, "you... are you the one we're taking home?"