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."

expression neutral, but his words stayed with her long after he walked away. Cassian's kindness was unlike anything she had experienced, and it unsettled her. He was

her in full.

her mother said gently, sitting beside her. "The Alpha can see it. Others will too, if you keep pushing yourself like

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

if you push yourself

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

than you realize. But that strength comes at a cost, and you need to take care of yourself if you're going to see them safely

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