Chapter 16

Cassian tilted his head slightly, as if studying her. "You've done more than your share these past few days. I can't help but notice you look tired. More than tired."

Aurora froze, her heart pounding. "I'm fine, Alpha," she said quickly, forcing a small smile.

His brow furrowed slightly, and for a moment, she thought he might push further. But instead, he stepped back, his tone softening. "If you ever need lighter duties, just say so. My pack isn't built on driving people to exhaustion."

and it unsettled her. He was watching her-she knew it

into a chair, her exhaustion catching up to her in full. Lila was quick to place a steaming cup of

her mother said gently, sitting beside her. "The Alpha

Aurora replied, her voice tinged with frustration. "I have to blend in. If I don't,

"But Aurora... if you push yourself too far, you'll have nothing left

had been so focused on hiding her pregnancy that she hadn't stopped to

But that strength comes at a cost, and you need to take care of yourself

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