Two more months into my pregnancy, I had grown accustomed to the routine of sedatives and Sebastian's constant vigilance. Lila had been giving me a sedative each time the pains from Aziel and Constance's mating struck, helping to dull the agony and keep me stable. But I was too a coward to go to my old pack and accept the rejection because I was still scared of Aziel, and not with the baby. The sedatives helped, but they left me feeling groggy.
"How are you feeling today, Alora?" Lila asked one morning as she handed me a small vial.
"Like I'm floating," I replied with a half-hearted smile. "But at least the pain isn't unbearable."
"You have to eventually stop the sedatives Alora. Even if your baby is an Alpha and is strong, it isn't good for your body at this vulnerable state."
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