The morning started like any other.Clara woke to the soft light of dawn filtering through the curtains, the distant sound of birdsong, and the warmth of Cassian's body beside her. She lay still for a moment, savoring the quiet, before the familiar wave of nausea washed over her.She pressed her hand to her stomach and took a deep breath.Not again, she thought. This is the third time this week.She had been feeling off for days now, tired, queasy, a little lightheaded. She had blamed it on the time change, the stress of returning to work, the lingering exhaustion from the honeymoon. But it was getting worse, not better.She pushed the thought aside and slipped out of bed, careful not to wake Cassian. She padded to the bathroom and splashed cold water on her face, avoiding her reflection in the mirror.It's nothing, she told herself. I'm just tired. I'll be fine.When she emerged, Cassian was awake, propped up on one elbow, his gray eyes still heavy with sleep."You're up early," he m
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