**Chapter 93: Safe in Daddy’s Hands**The morning light filtered softly through the automated blinds, casting gentle patterns across the silk sheets. I woke slowly, cocooned in warmth. Damien’s body was wrapped around mine from behind, one arm banded protectively under my heavy belly, the other hand resting between my breasts like he needed to feel my heartbeat even in sleep. The twins were awake too, rolling and stretching in that strange, intimate way that still took my breath away.I shifted slightly and felt the low, dull ache in my lower back flare. Another night of irregular contractions and restless sleep. Bed rest was becoming its own kind of prison—beautiful, luxurious, but suffocating.“Stay still, little girl,” Damien murmured, voice rough with sleep. His lips brushed the back of my neck. “I felt those kicks. Let Daddy check on you first.”He reached for the fetal monitor without fully untangling us, expertly attaching the bands with one hand while the other stroked soothin
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