Chapter 12
Chapter 12: The Art of Pancakes and Other Serious Matters
Dale and Skye wake the morning after finding the key, sharing a playful breakfast that turns into a humorous debate about pancake technique. They decide to return to the seaside cottage to tidy the garden, discovering more of Elara's whimsical hidden notes. The day ends with a quiet picnic and a deeper sense of shared history and love.
The morning light crept through the curtains like a shy guest, hesitant to disturb the quiet. Dale opened his eyes to find Skye already awake, her head propped on her hand, watching him with a soft smile. The locket rested against her collarbone, catching the pale gold of the sunrise.
"Good morning," she said, her voice still husky with sleep.
"Morning." He blinked, a slow warmth spreading through him. "How long have you been watching me?"
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