Marked

Samantha jolted awake, the unsettling dream of the glowing pregnancy still vivid in her mind. Her sudden movement caused Kai to stir beside her, while Marcus's arm tightened protectively around her waist. Callum was already awake, his ancient eyes watching her with concern.

"Bad dream?" he asked softly, reaching out to brush a strand of hair from her face.

The tender gesture grounded her, helping push away the lingering unease. Morning light filtered through the curtains, painting gentle patterns across their tangled forms. Last night had changed everything between them - barriers finally broken, trust given and received. The memory of their shared passion brought a smile to her face despite the disturbing dream.

"Just strange," she murmured, not wanting to worry them. But Callum's gaze held hers, seeing more than she meant to reveal.