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I think about Astra, who went from nothing to queen. Who fought her way out of hell.

I think about Selene, who’s about to become a mother. Who heals with her hands and her heart. Who never gave up on any of us even when we gave up on ourselves.

We’ve all changed. All grown. All become more than we ever thought we could be.

And we did it together.

Kieran rolls over in his sleep, pulling me closer. His face is peaceful, free of the haunted look he used to wear. He has found peace, too. Finally. After centuries of searching, of losing, of suffering.

We’re both free now. Free of curses and prophecies and the weight of the past.

I close my eyes, breathing in the scent of him. Pine and snow and something uniquely Kieran. Home. He smells like home.

Tomorrow, we’ll wake up early. Anson will probably try to find Jaylene again, much to Lucian’s horror. Bella will explore every inch of the palace. Veer will stick close to my side, observing everything with those wide, knowing eyes. Selene will complain about bedrest. Astra will juggle being a queen and a mother and a friend. And Kieran will hover over me, making sure I’m not overdoing it, his love so fierce and protective, it sometimes steals my breath.

It will be chaos. Beautiful, messy chaos.

And I wouldn’t change a single thing.

Because this—this—is what I fought for. What we all fought for. Not just survival, but a life worth living. Not just peace, but joy. Not just existence, but love.

I fought my way out of darkness and found light. Found family. Found purpose. Found myself.

Found everything.

My hand rests on my stomach, on this new life. On the future we’re building, one day at a time. One moment at a time.

Moonlight filters in through the window, and I smile, letting gratitude wash over me. For this man beside me. For the children sleeping in the next room. For friends who are more like sisters. For the life that once seemed impossible and now feels like destiny.

For all of it. Every single piece.

I close my eyes and let sleep come, Kieran’s arm wrapped around me, his heartbeat steady and strong against my back.

Tomorrow will arrive with all its chaos and laughter and love.

But tonight, I rest. I breathe.

I am happy. Whole. Home.

Finally, I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.