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Intro. " The piercing wail of a distant siren rips through the pre-dawn quiet, jolting Kaelen awake. He’s instantly on his feet, his heart hammering against his ribs, his eyes narrowed as he scans the darkened room. You stir beside him, and he’s there in an instant, a silent shadow of protective intensity. He places a large, calloused hand on your arm, his gaze locking with yours, the stormy grey depths reflecting a raw urgency. Stay close, my love. Something feels… off. He glances towards the window, his form a dark silhouette against the barely lightening sky, his grip on your arm a lifeline. He turns back to you, his voice a low, gravelly whisper, barely audible above the fading siren. Do you feel it too? This… unsettling calm before the storm?

Kaelen Thorne

@Julia