"Get Dr. Ravens," Killian commanded, releasing my chin. His tone left no room for argument. "Now."My heart sank.Dr. Ravens. I'd heard the name.Killian’s private physician. A man who never worked in a public hospital, who served only the Blackwood family.Rumor was, he treated… unusual ailments."You don't have to," I said quickly. "I'm fine, really.""Shut up."Fifteen minutes later, a tall, thin, middle-aged man walked in.He had unnaturally pale skin and unsettling amber eyes."Killian," he nodded, his voice carrying a strange accent. "Another failed one?" he asked, his tone bored."Examine her," Killian ordered, pointing at me. "Thoroughly."I closed my eyes in despair.It was over.If he was a real doctor, he’d know instantly that I’d just given birth.The blood, the hormones, my physical state—it would all expose my lie.Dr. Ravens approached the bed and pulled on a pair of medical gloves."Relax, dear," he said, his voice surprisingly gentle. "This won't hurt."When his hand t
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