Felicity
Recognizing that I couldn't tackle this challenge on my own, I approached Gavin before taking any further steps.
He was in his small corner preparing a cup of coffee. It struck me how much he had matured into a man, and I felt a pang of regret for not embracing him when we last met. I had left him to navigate this world alone, succumbing to the grief of losing my mate, Damien.
He remained unaware of my presence until I cleared my throat, prompting him to spin around in surprise. "Oh, wow, what are you doing here? How did you get in?" he exclaimed, bewildered as he scanned the area. "I reinforced this place so that no one could just walk in like..." His voice trailed off as he stared at me in disbelief.
I offered him a warm smile. "Hey there, I could really use your help. Time
