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."

she had experienced, and it unsettled her. He was watching her-she knew it and though his concern felt genuine,

her exhaustion catching up to her in full. Lila was quick to place a steaming cup of broth in front of her, her expression full

beside her. "The Alpha

her voice tinged with frustration. "I have to blend in. If

push yourself too far, you'll have nothing left to give those

stomach, her throat tightening. She had been so focused on hiding her pregnancy that she hadn't stopped to think about the toll it was

that strength comes at a cost,

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