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."

closer, his hand brushing hers. "You can talk to me. Whatever

throat tightened as she met his gaze. The warmth in his eyes, the steady reassurance of his presence-it was

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

slightly, but he nodded,

deep breath, her hand resting

eyes widened slightly, his expression shifting from surprise to understanding and finally to a quiet, steady

nodded, her heart pounding. "Yes. It's yours, Cassian. A part

his fingers warm and grounding. "Aurora, this is..." He trailed

blinked, her breath

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