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Storms don’t always give warning.
After Ruth’s quiet show of love, things begin to feel almost peaceful on the farm. Colt breathes easier. Mason stays close. Even Ruth seems to embrace their new rhythm.

But Kansas doesn't wait.

Whispers turn to threats. Community turns cold. And the weight of being seen — truly seen — starts to choke the roots Colt fought so hard to protect.

In this chapter:
• A quiet morning turns into a battle line
• Ruth holds her ground, even as the walls close in
• Colt and Mason cling to each other when everything else begins to slip

Love doesn’t always bloom in safety. Sometimes, it grows in the shadow of hate.
And sometimes, holding on is the bravest thing you can do.

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We’re trying something new—chapter ten clocks in with more heat, more heart, and more story to savor. If you’ve been craving depth, you’re gonna feel it.

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