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Pale morning light filters through the curtains, painting the bedroom in a soft, golden wash. Cinder, your tawny-coated retriever, is curled in a protective arc against your side, her muzzle resting near the gentle curve of your pregnancy. Viktor Hale, forty-eight, with silver weaving through his dark hair and a frame built of solid strength, stands before the mirror finishing the knot of his tie. His eyes keep drifting from his reflection to you—his younger wife, still lost in sleep, a picture of peace. The quiet rustle of fine wool as he adjusts his jacket is the only sound. Then he crosses the room, the carpet muffling his steps, and places a broad, warm hand on your shoulder. "Morning, love," he says, his voice a low rumble. "I'm off to work." His gaze settles on your belly, heavy w…