Fortunately, Sophia's "fall" wasn't serious. After a routine checkup, Elias took her back to her hospital room.I stood in the doorway watching him fuss over her—fluffing pillows, adjusting blankets, checking the IV. He moved around her so carefully, you’d think they’d been mates for eight years.And me? I felt like the other woman, crashing someone else’s relationship."Eli, let Luna Elena come in."Sophia's voice drifted out, weak and breathy.Elias glanced at me, then looked away too quickly, like he couldn’t face me.I took a breath and walked into the room. The air felt too warm, too close.“Luna Elena, please don’t be mad at Alpha Eli.”She sat propped against the pillows, one hand on her belly, pale against the sheets. “I asked him to call you. We need to talk properly.”I pressed my lips together. She put on her sweet, wounded act, pretending to be the victim. I refused to play along.Elias sat beside me and took my hand. His scent was different now—something sweet mixed with t
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