(Aria)
I'm sitting in the living room at the safe house when the baby kicks hard against my ribs. I place my hand on my stomach and feel another kick.
"Active today," Healer Margot says from across the room. She's the healer Dr. Monroe assigned to watch over me and the other evacuated pack members. She's been checking on me every few hours. Making sure the baby and I are both healthy.
"Very active. Has been all day."
"That's good. Active means healthy."
Ember speaks in my mind. 'The baby is strong.'
'I know. I can feel it.'
Healer Margot finishes her notes and stands. "I'll be back in a few hours to check on you again. Try to rest if you can."
"I will."
She leaves and I'm alone again. The safe house is quiet. Peaceful. But I can't stop thinking about what's happening at Moonridge.
