Costas POV, 1782
I had to leave her for the night. I don’t know when they’re going to find out, but the baby is coming. We don’t know what to expect. We aren’t wondering if it will be a boy or a girl. We’re afraid what it will be and when they’ll send to have it killed.
This has never been done before.
I broke the rules. It’s a matter of time before they come for me. And then they’ll come for them.
I have to protect my family. It’s why he’s my only option. My brother.
When I finally make it through the golden gates quietly, no one is coming after me. It’s silent, save for the light wind. My brother will be home. He knows his way around in ways I never did. He’ll be able to help.
“Have you gone mad?!” he yells in a whispered voice. “We can’t fall in love with humans
