Chapter Thirty-Eight
Killian POV
“Paisley, slow down!” I call, trying hard not to just scoop her up and carry her. We’re already at the park, and she’s running ahead of me like usual—but today is not a usual day. She just got out of the hospital after major surgery, and someone out there clearly wants to hurt her. I don’t like having her out of arm’s reach, let alone out of sight.
She stops just long enough to glance back with wide eyes and shout, “But Daddy, I’m excited!”
“You just got out of the hospital, baby girl. Don’t push yourself too hard,” I warn. Shifters heal fast, sure—but heart conditions are never something to take lightly. The doctor said she could get up and play in short bursts, but if she keeps this up, she’ll wear herself out before we even start.
“But Daddy!” she p
