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175: Birthdays And Beyond
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Xavier’s POVThe sharp blare of the alarm jolted me awake, cutting through the peaceful silence of the early morning. My hand shot out instinctively, slamming the button to silence it.I blinked a few times, letting the soft glow of the bedside lamp illuminate the room. The clock read 5:00 a.m. The house was still, the air quiet save for the rhythmic breathing of Hannah beside me. She was curled on her side, her hair fanned across the pillow, her face relaxed in deep sleep.I couldn’t help but smile. She looked so peaceful, and I didn’t want to disturb her. Leaning over, I brushed my lips softly against her temple. Her brow furrowed faintly, and a low murmur escaped her lips—an incoherent but warm sound.“Shh,” I whispered, the word barely audible. “Sleep, love.” My voice was a ghost of sound, meant more for myself than for her.Carefully, I slid out of bed, moving slowly and deliberately, slipping my feet into my slippers. The floor was cool beneath me as I padded toward the door, gr
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HANNAH’S POVI jolted awake to a sharp knock at the door, a sound that shattered the fragile stillness of the early morning. My chest tightened as my eyes adjusted to the dim light seeping through the curtains. Instinctively, I reached out, fingers brushing against cold, undisturbed sheets.“Xavier?” My voice cracked, barely a whisper, swallowed by the silence.No response.The weight in my chest grew heavier, tugging at my breath. My hand fumbled for the bedside lamp, and the sudden glare forced my eyes shut for a moment before I blinked them open.The clock glared back at me: 6:30 a.m. I frowned, my thoughts sluggish but tinged with unease. Xavier went for runs early, but he never left without a word.Another knock—sharper this time, like an urgent demand. It reverberated through the house, cutting into the quiet. My stomach churned.I pushed back the blanket, the chill of the room biting against my skin. Wrapping my robe tightly around me, I slipped my feet into slippers, their wor
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