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We’re both private people anyway, so it just makes sense to be somewhere that allows that.

I don’t want our children to grow up in the limelight, you know?”

“I do know. I feel the same way.

The people in the village and our staff will make sure we’re all protected.

It’s the best place for us, rather than living full-time in the fort I made back home.”

“The fort,” she snorts. “That’s accurate, but I do love that home, too.”

“The best part about being a billionaire is that we can have many homes, my love.”

She chuckles and nods.

We sip our wine, the world around us fading into the background as I realize that this—right here, with Grace—is everything I’ve ever wanted.

29

GRACE

The coffee shop is quiet when Theo and I sit down together. We’ve been talking about a million things the last few days—life, work, the future—the usual stuff.

I wrap my hands around my mug, the warmth seeping into my skin. My mind is spinning, but I can’t help but notice how comfortable I am with him.

The way we’ve fallen into this rhythm, into this easy balance of ideas, dreams, and shared moments.

I think back to when I first came to Los Angeles, when everything seemed overwhelming and uncertain. I had no idea what I was doing. No idea how hard it would be.

“It’s hard to believe we didn’t get along when you first moved in with me,” Theo chuckles, breaking the silence.

“I can’t believe how much has changed in such a short time.”

He tilts his head, looking thoughtful. “You’ve changed a lot, too.”

I raise an eyebrow at him, not sure what he means. “What do you mean?”

He leans in a little, the intensity of his gaze making me blush, but I can tell he’s serious.

“You’re different from when I first met you.

Not that you were bad before, but... you’ve grown.

You’ve found your purpose.”

I laugh softly, shaking my head.

“I wouldn’t go that far. I’m still figuring things out.

But yeah, I guess I’ve learned a lot about myself these past few months.”

He leans back in his chair, crossing his arms, a glimmer of pride in his eyes.

“I think you’re doing something really important, Grace. The shelter—it’s making a difference.”

“I hope so.

I just... I can’t help but think there’s more we could be doing.

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