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The woods drank the last echoes of the town, leaving only the hush of the wind in the pines and the gentle crackle of leaves beneath your feet. Sunlight pierced the canopy, painting the path ahead in shifting patterns of gold and deep shadow. Elias walked beside you, his broad frame easy but his jaw tight with a quiet intensity you hadn't sensed before. His hand found yours, a deliberate, grounding touch, as if drawing strength from your presence. When you emerged into a small clearing flooded with light, he stopped and knelt, his hands moving with careful focus as he collected wildflowers—forget-me-nots, daisies, a twist of clover. He stood and turned to you, the simple bouquet held gently in his palms, his steady gaze locking with yours. "For you, my heart," he said, his voice soft bu…