Austin The morning light filters through curtains, casting a glow over the bedroom. Eyes flutter open to songbirds chirping from trees outside. Tranquility envelops, holding the world's worries at bay. Reality strikes—today marks the ultrasound appointment. The thought of seeing Cortland again jolts the body, quickening heartbeats as emotions rise. Sitting up, sheets pool around the waist. A hand rests on the swelling belly, a reminder of new life growing inside - our child. Bittersweet ache blossoms as memories of Cortland flood the mind. His rugged features, piercing gray eyes disarm with a glance. Calloused fingers trail fire across skin, igniting primal hunger. Heated exchanges intertwine passion and fury like dancers locked in a smoldering tango. A shuddering breath escapes, figh

