Chapter 108

• Alera’s Pov
• Days passed, and the changes in my body became harder to ignore. My pregnancy was no longer just a secret I carried; I could feel it in every breath, every flutter deep within me. The longing for Kael grew stronger too. I craved his warmth, his presence, the steady beat of his heart as a reminder that I was safe. But Kael was far from me, consumed by the war that weighed heavily on all of us. His kingdom needed him, and I could only pray for his safety.
• Mother stayed by my side more than usual, fussing over me with gentle hands and stern eyes, while Mrs. Helga took care of the things I couldn’t. That afternoon, after sleeping for hours longer than I’d intended, I decided I needed air. Lira, ever the loyal friend, agreed to go for a run with me.