Elena Carrying my child, I left the dining room in a hurry. I could tell my attendants stood for a moment, confused by the scene, and then Liana’s nanny followed behind me. Killian had turned away, striking up a conversation at the next table. But I knew his eyes followed me until I was fully out of sight. The entire hotel had been rented out for our event, but I was glad to see that most attendees were at the dinner and not in the lobby or elevator. Liana could tell I was upset and kept her grip around me. She hummed gently, a new habit she had when trying to soothe herself and apparently now others. It almost tickled to share her vibration, but it did make me feel better by the time I got us back to our room. I ordered us room service as a treat, more for me than for her, and l

