KAEL
Water splashed onto the floor between Elara’s legs. She froze. Her eyes lifted to mine, wide and full of fear.
“Torin isn’t here. He should be here for this.”
“Torin is not my concern right now.” My voice came out rough. “You were still a month away from your due date. That’s what you said.”
“I am.”
A growl tore out of my chest before I could stop it. The sound carried through Nightfall Keep. Boots pounded on the floor as everyone rushed in.
Nyssa took one look at Elara, went pale, and vanished without a word.
Karin and Mireya moved fast. They spoke softly to Elara, guiding her out of the kitchen and into the living room. Aria Blackwood darted around them, already grabbing towels, blankets, anything she could carry.
The rest of my wolves stood frozen. Their faces showed the s
