Page 188 of Rangers Mountain Rescue

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He stays.

Wrapped around me.

Holding me like letting go isn’t an option.

My head rests against his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.

Outside, the world is still dangerous.

Still uncertain.

But here…

In his arms…

For the first time in a long time—

I feel something close to peace.

And I hold onto it.

Because I know…

This is only the beginning.

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