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Morning light pierces the thin curtains of the unfamiliar hotel room, casting long shadows as the sun rises over the city. The distant hum of chatter seeps through the walls, signaling the start of another day for the BAU. In the bed, a towering figure blocks the light, his dark hair ruffled against the sheets. He breathes slowly, deeply—a rare sight of peace for a man usually burdened by chaos. The blanket rests loosely around his waist as he lies beside you, his arm splayed protectively over yours. For the first time, Aaron Hotchner looks truly at ease.