NOELLE Tears well up instantly in his beautiful blue eyes. "Az—" My voice cracks as I grab his hand, pressing it to my cheek. "I'm here—I'm here—" He exhales as if he'd been drowning and just broke the surface. "I thought you were—" His voice cracks. "I saw—" "I'm not," I whisper quickly, tears slipping down my face. "I'm right here. I didn't go anywhere." He stares at me, dazed. "...you're real," he gasps. "I'm real." He stares at my face for a moment, then he tries to move. "Hey—easy," I say, sliding an arm behind his back. "Don't rush—" "I need to look at you," he croaks, stubborn even through the weakness. A smile tugs at my lips. I help him anyway, easing him up against the pillows. "There. Take it slow—" But his gaze has already dropped. And then, he goes dead still. His eyes lock onto my belly, silence setting in. "...what the hell...?" he breathes. I wince slightly. "Okay—so—before you spiral—" He doesn't even blink. Then, very slowly, his tongue drags a
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