Alessia: I didn’t even know how I managed to fall asleep after he left the room. All I knew was that my body was drained. “Welcome to Blue Moon, mate.” It was the only thing he said to me before walking out. His message was silent, and yet, very direct. When I woke up again, the world felt slower, muffled, like sound moving through water. The panic had settled into a dull ache in my chest, and the sedative left a faint heaviness in my limbs. But my hand moved to my stomach automatically. Still here. Still safe. Sage nuzzled softly inside me. We’re okay. Just breathe. The doctor is nice, she managed to keep us safe. The baby too. A quiet knock sounded before the door opened. It wasn’t Alexander. It was… her. Seraphina Frost. Tall. Beautiful. Elegant. Dressed in a pristine wint

