Chapter 166

HAILEE.

Hailee's eyelids twitched open as the dawn light crept in from the hospital room curtain.

She remembered the previous night's incidents, including the argument with Sebastian, the death of her child's father, and the falsehoods she had spoken to shield Dolph, and fear seized her heart.

Always the calm alpha, Sebastian remained by her side as soon as he noticed how upset she was. With a soft yet strong voice, he told her, "Hailee, it's okay." "The baby is secure now, and you are too.

Her gaze quickly landed on her stomach, but the bulge she had become familiar to was no longer there. She felt panicky until Sebastian assured her that the youngster was secure in his arms. As he laid their infant in her arms, Hailee's trepidation transformed into exhilarating relief as she cradled her kid for the very first time, tears flowing down her face.

She was able to stutter "thank you," her voice strangled with emotion.

Her face was kissed by Sebastian, who did so tenderly. "You and the