**Elena**
That burning sensation was back—the one I only got when Xavier was close. Lira stirred inside me, restless.
The kiss in the car still lingered on my lips, and all I wanted was a quick run through the woods. But I couldn’t, not now. Not with the baby.
My hand instinctively rested on my belly. I needed to see Nick. I had to make sure everything was okay.
The past few days had been a lot. The female healer, the one from the fire incident, almost told Xavier—she was panicking, scared. Not trying to be mean, just frightened. I managed to stop her… hopefully Xavier doesn't get to find out.
We stepped into the grand mansion.
“Why are you here alone?” Aunt Lena’s voice rang out, her sharp eyes locked on Xavier.
Ignoring my presence as usual.
“I’m not alone, Aunt,” Xavier replie
