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."

with her long after he walked away. Cassian's kindness was unlike anything she had experienced, and it unsettled her. He was watching her-she

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

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

Aurora replied, her voice tinged with frustration. "I have

you push yourself

to her 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 taking on

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

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