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On the way back, Xavier fell asleep with his face buried against Chloe Bishop's shoulder.

She listened to his steady, even breathing and noticed the dark shadows under her eyes. Her heart ached for him as she reached down and covered his hand where it rested on her belly.

He must not have slept properly in all this time.

She closed her eyes for a while, but sleep wouldn't come. Carefully