(Aria)
I'm standing by the window in my room at the safe house, staring out at the forest. It's been hours since Kael told me about the three battles. Hours since I felt his pain through the bond.
He's alive. Wounded but alive. That's what I keep telling myself.
But the worry won't leave. Magnus will attack again. Maybe tonight. Maybe tomorrow. And Kael will be in the middle of it.
The baby kicks and I put my hand on my stomach. "I know," I whisper. "You're worried about your father too."
A soft knock on the door. "Luna?"
"Come in."
Octavia enters. "The pack members are gathering in the common room. Elder Mara wants to start a prayer ritual for the warriors. We're all joining. Will you come?"
I nod. "Yes. Let me come."
We walk through the safe house together. When we reach the com
