Barbara woke up fuzzy and confused, with the familiar urge to pee. She sighed as her pregnant belly made even basic movements difficult. Her body felt sluggish and tired, but Barbara couldn't ignore her full bladder. She turned and tried to reach for Lycus next to her but found empty, cool sheets.
She squinted in the faint light coming into the room, a frown crossing her face as she looked around. "Lycus?" she said but heard nothing back.
As her eyes got used to the dark, she saw someone sitting on the corner sofa, hidden in the shadows. Lycus's eyes slightly glowed, and he stared at her without a blink.
A chill crept down her back, not because she felt scared but due to how strange the situation seemed. She lifted herself, moving as her large belly complained. "Lycus?" she asked again,
