Davis I entered her room to see that she was still passed out. Martha and some healers were seated around her but I wanted to be alone with her. “Leave us,” I said as they all bowed and exited. Slowly walking to the edge of the bed, I sat there placing my hand on her bulging stomach. This pregnancy was taking a toll on her. She was feeling every emotion at heightened paces. Whatever was going on in the pack had to be done behind her back or it could lead to complications that I wasn’t ready for. The evening sounds of bells and people screaming from the pack caught my attention as I closed my eyes and focused on the surrounding sounds. I could hear her heartbeat, my heartbeat and the heartbeats of the guards, the maids and everyone in the palace. This had me straining as I struggled to

