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Iscanned every inch of the room, taking in every detail of this monumental moment.Iwanted to capture and preserve it.Myfingers hovered over the tattoos on the back of my neck, hidden underneath the perfectly tailored black suit, soPapacould witness our dreams come true.Mycrown-shaped engagement ring glinted with premonition asIpressed my palm onto the chair to pull it out.Iwaited until everyone was settled before sinking into the chair slightly bigger than the rest.
Withmy back ramrod straight, my posture exuding authority,Ilooked over my empire.
“Let’sbegin.”
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Damon
Iglanced at my nightstand, frowning at my vibrating phone.Itwas late.Mywife was out cold, given that it was past midnight.
Poppyhad been a trooper throughout the pregnancy, training her body not to experience morning sickness.However, sleep deprivation was whereIdrew the line.Iwanted her to sleep a full eight hours every night.Shecountered with six.Finally, we settled on seven.
Witha quick peck on her cheek,Igrabbed my phone and foundCaden’sname flashing on the screen.
Ipicked it up immediately.Mytwin, the doctor, knew better than to call a pregnant woman’s house after midnight.
“What’swrong?”
Hedidn’t beat around the bush, either. “Don’tfreak out.”
Famousfirst words.
Therewas a bad premonition in the air.Cadenhad done a few erratic things in the past, which led me to ask, “Whatdid you do?”
“ItookSleepingBeauty, andIneed you to cover for me.”
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