Caleb POV
“How?” he stammered. Seeing an awkward glint in Heath”s eyes, he quickly raised a hand. “I didn't mean it that way,” he corrected himself. “Of course, I didn't mean it like that.”
“Then why did you ask?” the Alpha crossed his arms, and Caleb noticed genuine surprise in his grey eyes.
“I mean, how did she become ill?” Caleb clarified. He chose to maintain a calm tone; he didn't want to argue with the Alpha. The only thing he cared about was his sister... and her baby. The future of the Lapis Lazuli lineage. Perhaps even the future of the kingdom.
“Since the day she lost Mowana,” the northern Alpha began, a pang of guilt hitting Caleb's chest, “she has been steadily deteriorating. It started with her hearing and speed. Her muscle strength, followed by her stamina. Now, she's lo
