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No clue when my phone finally quit ringing, but by the time Hayden carried me back to bed from the bathroom, I felt like total mush. Like, even my bones were jelly.

I was so wiped I didn't even want to open my eyes. I curled up under the covers, and it didn't take long before I crashed.

"Rest a bit. I'll make you some oatmeal," Hayden's voice rumbled in my ear, all low and husky.

I mumbled something back, already slipping into sleep

But even half-asleep, I kept hearing my phone ring.

Ugh, I didn't want to move, and I definitely wasn't opening my eyes. I reached out for Hayden, but all I got was an empty bed.

"Hayden... Hayden..." I called out, my voice barely above a whisper.

He was by my side in a second, leaning down. "What's wrong?"

I muttered, "My phone...

""Huh?" He sounded confused.

grumbled, super annoyed by

in that soft, comforting tone, he said, "Kiki, you're

Wait, seriously?

did I keep hearing

argue. I just drifted back to sleep, this time

finally woke up, Hayden was at the tiny table across from the bed, totally lost in whatever he was sketching. He didn't even notice I was awake. I sat up slowly, spotting

No wonder Ron never gave him grief about not showing up at the office- Hayden was quietly getting everything done

tried to slip out of bed quietly, but even that caught his attention. He looked up,

busy," I whispered, realizing too late how hoarse

went down between us earlier hit me,

of course. "I'll grab you

don't..." I stopped

locked onto mine.

them. I just... couldn't stop thinking about baked

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and mint, were my go-to when I had a sore throat. The soft texture, the natural sweetness-it always did the trick. Comforting, soothing, and exactly what I craved when my throat felt scratchy. Back

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