“My Lord, my Lady, I’m sorry, but there is something you need to know.”
The head healer’s words hung in the room.
Celine stared at him, her fingers gripping the bedsheets. “What is it? Please, tell me what is wrong with my baby.”
The healer lowered her eyes briefly before facing the Blackridge Alpha and Luna.
“We cannot detect any movement from the child inside. We have tried several times, but there is no sign of life.”
The Luna covered her mouth.
“No,” Celine whispered.
The healer turned toward her. “My lady, I am deeply sorry.”
“No!” Celine shook her head violently. “You are wrong. Try again. Please, try again!”
The healer looked at her assistants, who stood silently beside her.
“Do something!” the Alpha ordered, his voice filling the chamber. “You cannot stand there and tell
