The heavy atmosphere in the room broke with the sound of footsteps in the hallway.
Jax stepped in first, his hand resting protectively on the small of Ginny’s back. She looked pale but steady, cradling a steaming mug of herbal tea in both hands. Behind them, Magda, the pack healer, followed with her medical bag slung over one shoulder, looking like a woman who had just won a stubborn argument.
"Well?" Elana asked, stepping forward, eyes flicking straight to Ginny's belly.
"Everything is fine," Magda announced, her tone allowing no room for doubt. She adjusted her glasses and fixed Damon and Finnegan with a strict look. "The baby's strong. Heartbeat steady. But the mother..." She shot a pointed look at Ginny. "...was running hot. Her blood pressure was through the roof. Adrenaline is not
