Kael’s POV
As she was shifting back into her human form, something stopped her halfway. She fell to her knees, screaming, her voice echoing through the cave.
“Aria!” I shouted and rushed to her side. Nobody to call Damian has left with his men and aria brother hasn’t showed up since.
Blood poured down her legs.
My chest tightened in fear.
“No, no, no,” I whispered, holding her trembling body. “Please don’t let this be what I think it is.”
“I… I think the baby is coming,” she gasped, her face pale with pain.
“But it’s too early,” I said, my voice cracking. “You’re not due yet!”
Her eyes met mine, wide with fear. “Kael, something is wrong.”
I looked around the cave. We weren’t ready. We had no supplies. No healer. No warm water. No safety.
But I had no choice.
I laid her down gen
