Chapter 129CASSIANI had been at a bar when the guard found me. Just finishing my first drink after a long day of house calls. The moment he said Seraphina was in pain, I dropped everything and ran.By the time I reached the palace, my lungs were burning and my legs ached, but none of that mattered. All I could think about was getting to her, making sure she and the baby were safe.Now, hours later, a servant was showing me to my assigned room. It was nice, far nicer than anywhere I had ever stayed before. Large bed, proper furniture, windows overlooking the gardens.But I was too exhausted to appreciate it. The adrenaline from earlier had worn off, leaving me drained. I collapsed onto the bed fully clothed; my medical bag still clutched in one hand.Sleep should have come easily, but my mind kept replaying the scene in Seraphina's chambers. The pain on her face. The fear in her eyes. The way Leone had called it drama instead of showing any real concern.I hated him. Hated the way he
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