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"And we will," I assured her.

As we sat there, looking out at the vast expanse of space, I felt a sense of peace settle over me. The future was uncertain, filled with challenges and dangers we couldn't even imagine yet. But I wasn't afraid. With Imogen by my side, I was ready for anything.

I thought back to the broken, angry man I'd been when I first arrived on Durmox C7. That man could never have imagined the journey that lay ahead of him. The pain, yes, and the struggles. But also the joy, the love, the sense of purpose that now filled every fiber of my being.

My cybernetic arm whirred softly as I wrapped it around Imogen, pulling her close. She nestled against me, her warmth a comforting presence in the cool night air. In that moment, I knew with absolute certainty that this was where I belonged. Not just in Project Sentinel, not just fighting to protect the galaxy. But here, with this brilliant, compassionate woman who had seen the best in me even when I couldn't see it myself.

"I love you," I murmured, pressing a kiss to the top of her head.

"I love you too," she replied, her voice soft but filled with conviction.

As we sat there, watching the stars and dreaming of the future, a sense of anticipation built within me.

The future was bright, full of possibilities I never could have imagined. And I couldn't wait to explore it, hand in hand with the woman I loved, ready to make a difference in the galaxy we'd sworn to protect.