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    Leon sat up in bed, his chest heaving, lungs straining for air as if he were still underwater. His heart hammered violently against his ribs, every sense on high alert, muscle memory kicking in before his vision even cleared from the nightmare.

    In the dream, the breach had happened again—heavy boots on the floorboards, cold hands tearing the swaddle away, the cold metallic stamp of a state-custody order claiming their son as restricted genetic property.

    Before his feet could hit the hardwood, a broad, warm palm rested firmly against the center of his chest, anchoring him to the mattress.

    "I’ve got you," Chris's voice was low, gravelly with sleep, but steady as stone. "Look at me, we're safe…

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