The sterile scent of antiseptic warred with the lingering memory of Hendrick's skin as we sat in the overly bright examination room. My fingers, laced tightly with his, were the only anchor. The doctor, Dr. Evans, with his immaculate white coat and perpetually furrowed brow, scanned the tablet in his hands. His expression was unreadable, a practiced mask of professionalism, but the slight tightening around his eyes betrayed him."Final vitals look acceptable," he stated, his voice clipped, efficient. He looked up, his gaze sweeping over us. It lingered a fraction too long, taking in the faint shadows under our eyes, the undeniable, almost incandescent energy that crackled between us - an energy born of defiance and three nights of stolen, rule-shattering passion. "The samples are being prepared. We will proceed with implantation into both surrogates in approximately one hour."He paused, placing the tablet deliberately on the counter. The silence stretched, thick with unspoken accus
Last Updated : 2025-07-12 Read more