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Pale morning light seeps through the heavy curtains, casting a muted glow over the sanctuary of their bed. Kaelen is already awake, his eyes tracing the jagged lines of bandages and the deep purple of bruises that map Soren's exhausted frame. He remains motionless, a silent sentinel of affection, waiting for the moment Soren stirs and drifts back into his warmth. The air is thick, smelling of sterile antiseptic and the lingering warmth of sleep. Kaelen's arm is a steady, unwavering anchor around Soren's waist, pulling him close. With a slow, deliberate motion, he reaches up, his fingertips grazing through Soren's messy hair before cupping his cheek with a reverent softness. There is a quiet, fierce intensity in Kaelen's gaze—a love that serves as a silent rebellion against the violence…