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Late Night Fears and Early Morning Kicks

Author: Keodiniah
last update Last Updated: 2026-01-12 21:00:00

POV: Killian

The house was quiet, too quiet, and it made the sounds of his own breathing seem louder than they should be. Killian lay on his back, staring at the ceiling, the faintest light from the streetlamp outside casting shadows on the walls.

He couldn’t sleep. Again.

Emma was beside him, her breathing steady, peaceful, but his mind wouldn’t stop racing. He could feel the weight of everything—the upcoming birth, the changes in their lives, his responsibilities as a father to a son. Not to mention, this time was different, the stakes felt higher somehow.

With a soft groan, he reached over and gently brushed a strand of hair from Emma’s face. Her features were relaxed in sleep, the steady rise and fall of her chest as comforting as always, but still, his heart thrummed with an unease that wouldn’t let go.

The baby. Their son.

Everything would change. He would change. He had to be
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    POV: Emma The final stretch. That’s what they kept calling it. The last trimester of pregnancy, the home stretch, the point where everything began to feel even more real—and more overwhelming. Emma could feel the weight of the baby inside her now, her body tired but her heart full. She was tired—more so than before—but there was a sweetness in that exhaustion. She’d never truly appreciated how much her body was capable of until now. The baby was kicking more often, stronger now, and each movement sent a wave of excitement through her. It was a reminder that the tiny little person they had been dreaming of was nearly here. She lay in bed that morning, staring up at the ceiling, her hand resting on her round belly. She could hear the soft murmur of voices downstairs, Killian already up, making breakfast for the girls. She could picture him in the kitchen, taking care of everyone in his quiet, steady way. He’d been such a rock thr

  • Ruthless Temptation   Late Night Fears and Early Morning Kicks

    POV: Killian The house was quiet, too quiet, and it made the sounds of his own breathing seem louder than they should be. Killian lay on his back, staring at the ceiling, the faintest light from the streetlamp outside casting shadows on the walls. He couldn’t sleep. Again. Emma was beside him, her breathing steady, peaceful, but his mind wouldn’t stop racing. He could feel the weight of everything—the upcoming birth, the changes in their lives, his responsibilities as a father to a son. Not to mention, this time was different, the stakes felt higher somehow. With a soft groan, he reached over and gently brushed a strand of hair from Emma’s face. Her features were relaxed in sleep, the steady rise and fall of her chest as comforting as always, but still, his heart thrummed with an unease that wouldn’t let go. The baby. Their son. Everything would change. He would change. He had to be

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    POV: Killian ⸻ The late autumn breeze rolled through the trees like a gentle whisper, stirring the leaves at his feet as Killian stood in front of the old headstone. Henry Thomas . Beloved husband. Devoted father. Honest man. It had been years since he last visited the cemetery alone. Life had a way of pulling him forward, demanding his attention—his energy—but lately, something within him had stirred. Maybe it was the ultrasound photo still tucked in his wallet. Or the sound of Emma’s heartbeat syncing with their son’s. Or the way Amelie and Alina had burst into laughter when they picked out ridiculous baby names over dinner last week. Maybe it was everything. Killian dropped to a crouch and rested his hand on the edge of the cold stone, brushing away a few dried leaves. “Hey, Dad.” The quiet stretched. The kind of silence that didn’t need to be filled.

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