Claudine woke in the middle of the night feeling restless. The hospital room was dark, save for the faint glow from a distant emergency light in the hallway. The scent of him, musky and comforting, surrounded her.Hades was still beside her on the hospital bed, his arm a heavy, warm weight draped over her, holding her close to him even in sleep. His even breathing was a soft rhythm against her ear. For a moment, she just lay there, savoring the peace, the safety, the overwhelming sense of belonging. Her hand drifted to her stomach, gently caressing the slight swell there. A soft, knowing smile touched her lips. This was real. This was hers.But her body stirred, a different kind of urgency. She needed to use the restroom. Carefully, so as not to wake him, she slipped out of his embrace. The cool air hit her skin, sending shivers down her spine, a stark contrast to the warmth of his body. She padded silently across the room and into the adjoining bathroom, flipping on the soft nightlig
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