Chapter 98

Aurora paced in the clearing, her thoughts racing. The weight of her mother's revelation pressed down on her, her hand instinctively moving to rest over her abdomen. The faint flutter she imagined she felt there sent a shiver through her. A child. Life within her-a part of her and Cassian.

But how would she tell him? How would he react?

Cassian appeared at the edge of the clearing, his golden eyes searching until they locked onto hers. He moved toward her with purpose, his expression softening as he drew closer. "You've been avoiding me," he said, his tone gentle.

Aurora stopped pacing, her chest tightening. "I wasn't avoiding you. I've just... had a lot on my mind."

"You can talk

tightened as she met his gaze. The warmth in his eyes, the steady reassurance of his

need to tell you something," she said, her voice trembling. "Something that's

he

her hand resting over her

palpable. Cassian's eyes widened slightly, his expression shifting from surprise to understanding and finally to a

heart pounding. "Yes. It's

moved to cover hers, his fingers warm and grounding. "Aurora, this is..." He

her breath hitching. "You're not

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