THE LUNA WHO CONQUERED DEATH
Chapter 36: Life and Death
The medical wing smelled of blood and antiseptic.
Dr. Moira worked with practiced efficiency, but I could see the concern in her eyes as she examined me. Katherine held one hand, Elena the other. Outside the room, I could hear the controlled chaos of treating wounded warriors.
"The baby's in distress," Dr. Moira said quietly. "Her heart rate is dropping. You're only thirty weeks along. This is too early."
"Can you stop the labor?"
"I've tried. Your body isn't responding." She positioned equipment, her movements quick but careful. "Alpha, I need to prepare you for the possibility that"
"Don't." My voice was sharp. "Don't tell me she might not survive. I didn't fight through a war to lose my daughter now."
"I'm just being realis
