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The Phantom Mate

Author: Manuel
last update publish date: 2026-05-21 14:21:58

Kai stood naked in front of the tall polished mirror inside the royal den, staring at his own body in growing horror. His once flat stomach was now prominently rounded, the skin stretched tight and warm. He looked four or five months pregnant instead of barely a week. He ran his hands over the swell, feeling the strong, steady kicks from within.

“This is madness,” he whispered. “How can this be happening so fast?”

Darius appeared behind him, wrapping his powerful arms around Kai’s waist and res
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