LEV The words had barely left my mouth when I noticed the color drain from Iva's face. She remained so still that it scared me. "Hey," I called out, rushing forward and cupping her face before she could sway. “I didn't know how to tell you," I told her the truth: I was terrified, but I couldn't let her drink knowing what I knew. Her breath caught, and she backed away from me, stumbling until her shoulders hit the wall, her eyes already shining. "I am pregnant?" She whispered, as if saying it louder would make it real in a way she wasn't prepared for, and I nodded, my chest tightening. "Yes." There was a heavy silence between us before she spoke. "Is Eryx sure?" she asked softly. "Yes. He said he was sure. He can't tell how far along you are. Only that you are." Her lips trembled, and

