_Kieran’s POV_
Pain throbbed in my side like a burning knife. I tried to keep standing, but my legs felt weak.
Annalisa clutched my arm. “Kieran? What’s wrong?” Her voice was filled with worry.
I swallowed hard. I was trying to breathe but it was difficult. Atlas was pacing in my head, growling louder than ever.
We need to go. Now! he snarled.
I clenched my fists. This isn’t the time, I told him. We’re in the middle of our engagement ceremony.
You’re going to lose her. Katherine. She’s dying. You feel that pain? It’s hers. We’re still bonded. We need to save her.
“No,” I muttered under my breath. “This can’t be happening.”
Annalisa's eyes widened. “Kieran, what are you saying?”
I forced a smile. “I… I think I’m just not feeling too well.”
Adrian was suddenly beside me. “Alpha, ar
