a's

ck, he moved swiftly and precisely. Every step I made caused my legs to burn, but I forced myself to ignor

of mayhem, and the prospect of what might occur made my heart race. I didn't want to stay to see Cyrus and Hayden fight it o

xious and breathless as I asked, nearly

somber and concerned voice. "We mus

nd demand answers, but I had almost run out of energy t

f hope were all mixed togethe

me inside and we were out of sight, I fell to the ground, my heart thumping wildly in my chest and my chest heaving. Even thou

ere," his voice becoming a little softer. Even though I was still feeling s

as I gazed at him. "Why are you doing

he stress on his countenance. Because, Lila, I was mistaken. I became blinded by my pride and my prior transgressio

e affection I had once felt for him tore at my heart. "Kian, you

d, Lila. And I'll make it up to you for the rest of my life. I will make every effort to m

ze protecting you and our

ough I wanted to fully trust him, I was still hurting from his rejection. It served as

the falling water provided a calming cadence that oddly blended with the jumble of feelings racing through my mind. I didn't kn

lly broke the silence. "Lila,

my chest, I gazed a

growing serious. "Our baby is uni

tomach turn. "Wh

is voice was low and solemn as he stated, "Our child carries a rare bloodlin

as I glanced at him. "What are you tryi

oyance. "Your mom wasn't merely a werewolf. She belonged to an old bloodline that was

chasing me because of that," I muttered, my voice

ver, Lila, I will not allow them to harm you.

reaming down my cheeks. "Kian, I'm not sur

extended it. "Lila, you're not alone. I

the cave. Our eyes meet, and we both freeze. "They found us