Chapter 84I went to the kitchen, my mind still buzzing from the confrontation with my cousin. My hands shook slightly, not from fear this time, but from the tension and anger still swirling inside me. I needed a moment to calm down, to think clearly, so I reached for the first thing I saw—a glass of water sitting on the counter. Without much thought, I drank it. The cool liquid slid down my throat, but almost immediately, something felt wrong.A sharp pang hit my stomach, like a fire had ignited inside me. I doubled over, gripping the counter to keep from falling. My vision blurred, and a cold sweat broke out along my back. I gasped, trying to steady my breath, but the pain only grew, twisting through me like a cruel, invisible hand. My wolf stirred, restless and alert, sensing my fear, my pain, the sudden panic rising inside me.Theo appeared suddenly, his sharp eyes taking in my form as I clutched my stomach. He rushed to my side without a moment’s hesitation, his hands gentle but
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