After their return to Kaia's rooms, she felt a wave of exhaustion wash over her, her body trembling with the weight of the day's revelations. Lora rushed to her side, concern on her face. "Kaia, are you okay?"
Kaia managed a weak smile, sinking into a chair with Lora's help. "Today was... overwhelming. Finding out about the Queen's intentions, the fight for my life, witnessing her death, and then learning about my mother and Anton... It's all just too much."
Lora nodded understandingly, placing a comforting hand on Kaia's shoulder. "And on top of everything, the news of your pregnancy. That's a lot to process."
Kaia touched her abdomen lightly, her eyes filling with tears. "It's surreal, Lora. I had no idea... not even Sierra knew."
"Hmm..." Lora pondered for a moment. "How could the Q
